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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.30, 22,499.22 and 7,100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.30, 22,499.22 and 7,100.27 is: 10,646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.30 : 22,499.22 = 7,100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.30/22,499.22 = 7,100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.30x = 22,499.22 × 7,100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.30x = 159,750,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,750,432.07/15,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.98

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