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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.52, 22,600.44 and 7,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.52, 22,600.44 and 7,269 is: 10,904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.52 : 22,600.44 = 7,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.52/22,600.44 = 7,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.52x = 22,600.44 × 7,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.52x = 164,282,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,282,598.36/15,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.54

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