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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.91, 22,561.50 and 7,139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.91, 22,561.50 and 7,139.54 is: 10,702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.91 : 22,561.50 = 7,139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.91/22,561.50 = 7,139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.91x = 22,561.50 × 7,139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.91x = 161,078,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,078,814.89/15,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.26

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