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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.24, 22,711.80 and 7,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.24, 22,711.80 and 7,343.60 is: 11,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.24 : 22,711.80 = 7,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.24/22,711.80 = 7,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.24x = 22,711.80 × 7,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.24x = 166,786,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,786,374.48/15,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.37

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