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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.69, 22,572.11 and 7,158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.69, 22,572.11 and 7,158.95 is: 10,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.69 : 22,572.11 = 7,158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.69/22,572.11 = 7,158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.69x = 22,572.11 × 7,158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.69x = 161,592,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,592,606.88/15,067.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.44

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