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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.79, 22,576.41 and 7,154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.79, 22,576.41 and 7,154.11 is: 10,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.79 : 22,576.41 = 7,154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.79/22,576.41 = 7,154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.79x = 22,576.41 × 7,154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.79x = 161,514,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,514,148.77/15,050.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.27

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