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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.74, 22,581.57 and 7,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.74, 22,581.57 and 7,261.10 is: 10,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.74 : 22,581.57 = 7,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.74/22,581.57 = 7,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.74x = 22,581.57 × 7,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.74x = 163,967,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,967,037.93/15,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.90

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