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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.49, 22,593.32 and 7,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.49, 22,593.32 and 7,266.77 is: 10,907.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.49 : 22,593.32 = 7,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.49/22,593.32 = 7,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.49x = 22,593.32 × 7,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.49x = 164,180,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,180,423.64/15,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.19

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