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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.30, 22,601.58 and 7,267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.30, 22,601.58 and 7,267.78 is: 10,904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.30 : 22,601.58 = 7,267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.30/22,601.58 = 7,267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.30x = 22,601.58 × 7,267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.30x = 164,263,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,263,311.09/15,064.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.14

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