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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.07, 22,554.95 and 7,270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.07, 22,554.95 and 7,270.35 is: 10,891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.07 : 22,554.95 = 7,270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.07/22,554.95 = 7,270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.07x = 22,554.95 × 7,270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.07x = 163,982,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,982,344.38/15,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.44

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