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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.10, 22,591.65 and 7,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.10, 22,591.65 and 7,285.10 is: 10,927.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.10 : 22,591.65 = 7,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.10/22,591.65 = 7,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.10x = 22,591.65 × 7,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.10x = 164,582,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,582,429.42/15,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.65

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