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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.43, 22,575.84 and 7,153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.43, 22,575.84 and 7,153.77 is: 10,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.43 : 22,575.84 = 7,153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.43/22,575.84 = 7,153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.43x = 22,575.84 × 7,153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.43x = 161,502,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,502,317.88/15,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.74

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