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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.10, 22,852.65 and 7,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.10, 22,852.65 and 7,459.10 is: 11,188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.10 : 22,852.65 = 7,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.10/22,852.65 = 7,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.10x = 22,852.65 × 7,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.10x = 170,460,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,460,201.62/15,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,188.65

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