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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.08, 22,599.37 and 7,172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.08, 22,599.37 and 7,172.54 is: 10,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.08 : 22,599.37 = 7,172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.08/22,599.37 = 7,172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.08x = 22,599.37 × 7,172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.08x = 162,094,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,094,923.87/15,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.50

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