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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.44, 22,571.74 and 7,158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.44, 22,571.74 and 7,158.70 is: 10,724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.44 : 22,571.74 = 7,158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.44/22,571.74 = 7,158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.44x = 22,571.74 × 7,158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.44x = 161,584,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,584,315.14/15,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.07

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