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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.71, 22,588.96 and 7,166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.71, 22,588.96 and 7,166.06 is: 10,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.71 : 22,588.96 = 7,166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.71/22,588.96 = 7,166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.71x = 22,588.96 × 7,166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.71x = 161,873,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,873,842.70/15,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,748.80

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