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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.68, 22,568.11 and 7,152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.68, 22,568.11 and 7,152.73 is: 10,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.68 : 22,568.11 = 7,152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.68/22,568.11 = 7,152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.68x = 22,568.11 × 7,152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.68x = 161,423,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,423,597.44/15,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,721.06

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