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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.59, 22,561.60 and 7,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.59, 22,561.60 and 7,044.88 is: 10,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.59 : 22,561.60 = 7,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.59/22,561.60 = 7,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.59x = 22,561.60 × 7,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.59x = 158,943,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,943,729.38/15,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.92

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