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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.11, 22,600.92 and 7,173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.11, 22,600.92 and 7,173.57 is: 10,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.11 : 22,600.92 = 7,173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.11/22,600.92 = 7,173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.11x = 22,600.92 × 7,173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.11x = 162,129,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,129,281.68/15,062.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.05

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