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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.05, 22,584.78 and 7,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.05, 22,584.78 and 7,271.41 is: 10,907.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.05 : 22,584.78 = 7,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.05/22,584.78 = 7,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.05x = 22,584.78 × 7,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.05x = 164,223,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,223,195.14/15,056.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.46

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