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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.24, 22,710.30 and 7,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.24, 22,710.30 and 7,342.60 is: 11,005.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.24 : 22,710.30 = 7,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.24/22,710.30 = 7,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.24x = 22,710.30 × 7,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.24x = 166,752,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,752,648.78/15,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.87

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