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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.16, 22,558.06 and 7,137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.16, 22,558.06 and 7,137.66 is: 10,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.16 : 22,558.06 = 7,137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.16/22,558.06 = 7,137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.16x = 22,558.06 × 7,137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.16x = 161,011,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,011,856.05/15,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.95

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