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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.14, 22,564.20 and 7,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.14, 22,564.20 and 7,149.44 is: 10,723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.14 : 22,564.20 = 7,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.14/22,564.20 = 7,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.14x = 22,564.20 × 7,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.14x = 161,321,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,321,398.73/15,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.92

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