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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.69, 22,570.61 and 7,157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.69, 22,570.61 and 7,157.95 is: 10,722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.69 : 22,570.61 = 7,157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.69/22,570.61 = 7,157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.69x = 22,570.61 × 7,157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.69x = 161,559,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,559,185.00/15,066.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.94

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