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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.49, 22,581.32 and 7,258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.49, 22,581.32 and 7,258.77 is: 10,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.49 : 22,581.32 = 7,258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.49/22,581.32 = 7,258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.49x = 22,581.32 × 7,258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.49x = 163,912,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,912,571.88/15,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.19

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