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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.66, 22,599.81 and 7,269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.66, 22,599.81 and 7,269.96 is: 10,904.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.66 : 22,599.81 = 7,269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.66/22,599.81 = 7,269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.66x = 22,599.81 × 7,269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.66x = 164,299,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,299,714.71/15,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.85

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