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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.48, 22,717.50 and 7,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.48, 22,717.50 and 7,368.36 is: 11,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.48 : 22,717.50 = 7,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.48/22,717.50 = 7,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.48x = 22,717.50 × 7,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.48x = 167,390,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,390,718.30/15,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.61

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