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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.82, 22,560.56 and 7,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.82, 22,560.56 and 7,274.10 is: 10,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.82 : 22,560.56 = 7,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.82/22,560.56 = 7,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.82x = 22,560.56 × 7,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.82x = 164,107,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,107,769.50/15,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.06

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