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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.11, 22,901.93 and 7,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.11, 22,901.93 and 7,366.16 is: 11,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.11 : 22,901.93 = 7,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.11/22,901.93 = 7,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.11x = 22,901.93 × 7,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.11x = 168,699,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,699,129.35/15,258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.36

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