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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.12, 22,852.28 and 7,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.12, 22,852.28 and 7,336.02 is: 10,996.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.12 : 22,852.28 = 7,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.12/22,852.28 = 7,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.12x = 22,852.28 × 7,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.12x = 167,644,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,644,783.13/15,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.62

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