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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.12, 22,858.28 and 7,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.12, 22,858.28 and 7,340.02 is: 11,002.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.12 : 22,858.28 = 7,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.12/22,858.28 = 7,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.12x = 22,858.28 × 7,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.12x = 167,780,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,780,232.37/15,249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.62

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