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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.24, 22,708.80 and 7,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.24, 22,708.80 and 7,341.60 is: 11,004.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.24 : 22,708.80 = 7,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.24/22,708.80 = 7,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.24x = 22,708.80 × 7,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.24x = 166,718,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,718,926.08/15,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.38

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