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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.11, 22,904.93 and 7,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.11, 22,904.93 and 7,368.16 is: 11,059.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.11 : 22,904.93 = 7,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.11/22,904.93 = 7,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.11x = 22,904.93 × 7,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.11x = 168,767,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,767,189.03/15,260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.37

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