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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.40, 22,598.70 and 7,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.40, 22,598.70 and 7,265.80 is: 10,900.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.40 : 22,598.70 = 7,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.40/22,598.70 = 7,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.40x = 22,598.70 × 7,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.40x = 164,197,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,197,634.46/15,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.44

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