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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.46, 22,549.41 and 7,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.46, 22,549.41 and 7,036.76 is: 10,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.46 : 22,549.41 = 7,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.46/22,549.41 = 7,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.46x = 22,549.41 × 7,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.46x = 158,674,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,674,673.56/15,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.74

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