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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.07, 22,785.31 and 7,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.07, 22,785.31 and 7,183.16 is: 10,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.07 : 22,785.31 = 7,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.07/22,785.31 = 7,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.07x = 22,785.31 × 7,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.07x = 163,670,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,670,615.84/15,195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,771.30

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