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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.11, 22,881.84 and 7,251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.11, 22,881.84 and 7,251.93 is: 10,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.11 : 22,881.84 = 7,251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.11/22,881.84 = 7,251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.11x = 22,881.84 × 7,251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.11x = 165,937,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,937,501.95/15,258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.37

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