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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.89, 22,569.66 and 7,143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.89, 22,569.66 and 7,143.63 is: 10,715.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.89 : 22,569.66 = 7,143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.89/22,569.66 = 7,143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.89x = 22,569.66 × 7,143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.89x = 161,229,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,229,300.27/15,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.12

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