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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.71, 22,548.29 and 7,036.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.71, 22,548.29 and 7,036.01 is: 10,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.71 : 22,548.29 = 7,036.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.71/22,548.29 = 7,036.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.71x = 22,548.29 × 7,036.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.71x = 158,649,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,649,846.00/15,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,539.62

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