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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.49, 22,594.82 and 7,267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.49, 22,594.82 and 7,267.77 is: 10,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.49 : 22,594.82 = 7,267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.49/22,594.82 = 7,267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.49x = 22,594.82 × 7,267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.49x = 164,213,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,213,918.61/15,053.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.69

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