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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.46, 22,836.93 and 7,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.46, 22,836.93 and 7,340.40 is: 11,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.46 : 22,836.93 = 7,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.46/22,836.93 = 7,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.46x = 22,836.93 × 7,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.46x = 167,632,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,632,258.06/15,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,000.60

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