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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.57, 22,554.19 and 7,269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.57, 22,554.19 and 7,269.85 is: 10,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.57 : 22,554.19 = 7,269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.57/22,554.19 = 7,269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.57x = 22,554.19 × 7,269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.57x = 163,965,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,965,578.17/15,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.69

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