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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.36, 22,888.24 and 7,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.36, 22,888.24 and 7,256.16 is: 10,881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.36 : 22,888.24 = 7,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.36/22,888.24 = 7,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.36x = 22,888.24 × 7,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.36x = 166,080,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,080,731.56/15,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.72

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