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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.44, 22,568.82 and 7,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.44, 22,568.82 and 7,248.76 is: 10,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.44 : 22,568.82 = 7,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.44/22,568.82 = 7,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.44x = 22,568.82 × 7,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.44x = 163,595,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,595,959.66/15,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.51

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