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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.48, 22,592.94 and 7,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.48, 22,592.94 and 7,276.84 is: 10,915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.48 : 22,592.94 = 7,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.48/22,592.94 = 7,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.48x = 22,592.94 × 7,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.48x = 164,405,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,405,209.51/15,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.61

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