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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.48, 22,588.56 and 7,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.48, 22,588.56 and 7,267.20 is: 10,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.48 : 22,588.56 = 7,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.48/22,588.56 = 7,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.48x = 22,588.56 × 7,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.48x = 164,155,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,155,583.23/15,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.76

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