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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.33, 22,730.64 and 7,262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.33, 22,730.64 and 7,262.65 is: 10,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.33 : 22,730.64 = 7,262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.33/22,730.64 = 7,262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.33x = 22,730.64 × 7,262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.33x = 165,084,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,084,596.77/15,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.25

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