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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.79, 22,549.32 and 7,131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.79, 22,549.32 and 7,131.42 is: 10,690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.79 : 22,549.32 = 7,131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.79/22,549.32 = 7,131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.79x = 22,549.32 × 7,131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.79x = 160,808,671.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,808,671.63/15,042.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,690.08

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