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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.09, 22,561.16 and 7,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.09, 22,561.16 and 7,149.28 is: 10,723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.09 : 22,561.16 = 7,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.09/22,561.16 = 7,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.09x = 22,561.16 × 7,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.09x = 161,296,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,296,049.96/15,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.69

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