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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.07, 22,556.44 and 7,271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.07, 22,556.44 and 7,271.35 is: 10,892.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.07 : 22,556.44 = 7,271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.07/22,556.44 = 7,271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.07x = 22,556.44 × 7,271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.07x = 164,015,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,015,769.99/15,057.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.94

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