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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.48, 22,741.02 and 7,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.48, 22,741.02 and 7,375.04 is: 11,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.48 : 22,741.02 = 7,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.48/22,741.02 = 7,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.48x = 22,741.02 × 7,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.48x = 167,715,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,715,932.14/15,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.41

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