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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,156.51, 22,744.50 and 7,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,156.51, 22,744.50 and 7,361.07 is: 11,046.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156.51 : 22,744.50 = 7,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156.51/22,744.50 = 7,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156.51x = 22,744.50 × 7,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156.51x = 167,423,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,423,856.62/15,156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.33

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