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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.72, 22,579.08 and 7,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.72, 22,579.08 and 7,151.36 is: 10,719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.72 : 22,579.08 = 7,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.72/22,579.08 = 7,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.72x = 22,579.08 × 7,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.72x = 161,471,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,471,129.55/15,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.92

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