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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.27, 22,579.40 and 7,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.27, 22,579.40 and 7,159.55 is: 10,739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.27 : 22,579.40 = 7,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.27/22,579.40 = 7,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.27x = 22,579.40 × 7,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.27x = 161,658,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,658,248.27/15,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.08

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