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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.52, 22,581.72 and 7,153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.52, 22,581.72 and 7,153.11 is: 10,722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.52 : 22,581.72 = 7,153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.52/22,581.72 = 7,153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.52x = 22,581.72 × 7,153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.52x = 161,529,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,529,527.15/15,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.52

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