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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.72, 22,591.29 and 7,167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.72, 22,591.29 and 7,167.16 is: 10,754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.72 : 22,591.29 = 7,167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.72/22,591.29 = 7,167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.72x = 22,591.29 × 7,167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.72x = 161,915,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,915,390.04/15,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.41

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