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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.53, 22,564.22 and 7,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.53, 22,564.22 and 7,030.70 is: 10,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.53 : 22,564.22 = 7,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.53/22,564.22 = 7,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.53x = 22,564.22 × 7,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.53x = 158,642,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,642,335.54/15,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,546.96

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