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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.48, 22,736.70 and 7,362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.48, 22,736.70 and 7,362.36 is: 11,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.48 : 22,736.70 = 7,362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.48/22,736.70 = 7,362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.48x = 22,736.70 × 7,362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.48x = 167,395,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,395,770.61/15,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.69

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