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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.57, 22,552.70 and 7,268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.57, 22,552.70 and 7,268.85 is: 10,889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.57 : 22,552.70 = 7,268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.57/22,552.70 = 7,268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.57x = 22,552.70 × 7,268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.57x = 163,932,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,932,157.05/15,054.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.20

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