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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.50, 22,596.32 and 7,268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.50, 22,596.32 and 7,268.78 is: 10,910.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.50 : 22,596.32 = 7,268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.50/22,596.32 = 7,268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.50x = 22,596.32 × 7,268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.50x = 164,247,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,247,678.89/15,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.20

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