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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.80, 22,765.32 and 7,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.80, 22,765.32 and 7,391.52 is: 11,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.80 : 22,765.32 = 7,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.80/22,765.32 = 7,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.80x = 22,765.32 × 7,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.80x = 168,270,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,270,318.09/15,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.50

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