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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.60, 22,986.48 and 7,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.60, 22,986.48 and 7,425.60 is: 11,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.60 : 22,986.48 = 7,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.60/22,986.48 = 7,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.60x = 22,986.48 × 7,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.60x = 170,688,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,688,405.89/15,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,133.11

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