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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.48, 22,591.56 and 7,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.48, 22,591.56 and 7,269.20 is: 10,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.48 : 22,591.56 = 7,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.48/22,591.56 = 7,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.48x = 22,591.56 × 7,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.48x = 164,222,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,222,567.95/15,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.76

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