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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.66, 22,601.31 and 7,270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.66, 22,601.31 and 7,270.96 is: 10,906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.66 : 22,601.31 = 7,270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.66/22,601.31 = 7,270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.66x = 22,601.31 × 7,270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.66x = 164,333,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,333,220.96/15,067.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.35

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