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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.84, 22,554.30 and 7,259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.84, 22,554.30 and 7,259.12 is: 10,882.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.84 : 22,554.30 = 7,259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.84/22,554.30 = 7,259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.84x = 22,554.30 × 7,259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.84x = 163,724,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,724,370.22/15,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.43

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