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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.48, 22,586.94 and 7,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.48, 22,586.94 and 7,272.84 is: 10,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.48 : 22,586.94 = 7,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.48/22,586.94 = 7,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.48x = 22,586.94 × 7,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.48x = 164,271,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,271,200.71/15,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.61

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