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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.48, 22,591.44 and 7,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.48, 22,591.44 and 7,275.84 is: 10,914.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.48 : 22,591.44 = 7,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.48/22,591.44 = 7,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.48x = 22,591.44 × 7,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.48x = 164,371,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,371,702.81/15,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.11

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