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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.52, 22,584.30 and 7,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.52, 22,584.30 and 7,271.56 is: 10,904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.52 : 22,584.30 = 7,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.52/22,584.30 = 7,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.52x = 22,584.30 × 7,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.52x = 164,223,092.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,223,092.51/15,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.21

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