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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.24, 22,601.06 and 7,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.24, 22,601.06 and 7,173.68 is: 10,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.24 : 22,601.06 = 7,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.24/22,601.06 = 7,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.24x = 22,601.06 × 7,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.24x = 162,132,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,132,772.10/15,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.19

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