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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.30, 22,588.39 and 7,167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.30, 22,588.39 and 7,167.47 is: 10,750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.30 : 22,588.39 = 7,167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.30/22,588.39 = 7,167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.30x = 22,588.39 × 7,167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.30x = 161,901,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,901,463.37/15,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.93

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