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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.94, 22,552.52 and 7,133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.94, 22,552.52 and 7,133.58 is: 10,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.94 : 22,552.52 = 7,133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.94/22,552.52 = 7,133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.94x = 22,552.52 × 7,133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.94x = 160,880,169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,880,169.95/15,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.31

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