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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.46, 22,723.02 and 7,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.46, 22,723.02 and 7,363.02 is: 11,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.46 : 22,723.02 = 7,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.46/22,723.02 = 7,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.46x = 22,723.02 × 7,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.46x = 167,310,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,310,050.72/15,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.40

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