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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.87, 22,888.46 and 7,359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.87, 22,888.46 and 7,359.55 is: 11,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.87 : 22,888.46 = 7,359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.87/22,888.46 = 7,359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.87x = 22,888.46 × 7,359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.87x = 168,448,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,448,765.79/15,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.40

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