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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.87, 22,889.96 and 7,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.87, 22,889.96 and 7,360.55 is: 11,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.87 : 22,889.96 = 7,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.87/22,889.96 = 7,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.87x = 22,889.96 × 7,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.87x = 168,482,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,482,695.08/15,259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.90

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