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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.21, 22,601.05 and 7,173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.21, 22,601.05 and 7,173.67 is: 10,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.21 : 22,601.05 = 7,173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.21/22,601.05 = 7,173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.21x = 22,601.05 × 7,173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.21x = 162,132,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,132,474.35/15,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.19

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