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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.52, 22,582.80 and 7,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.52, 22,582.80 and 7,270.56 is: 10,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.52 : 22,582.80 = 7,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.52/22,582.80 = 7,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.52x = 22,582.80 × 7,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.52x = 164,189,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,189,602.37/15,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.71

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