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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.99, 22,588.07 and 7,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.99, 22,588.07 and 7,263.27 is: 10,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.99 : 22,588.07 = 7,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.99/22,588.07 = 7,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.99x = 22,588.07 × 7,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.99x = 164,063,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,063,214.87/15,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.94

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