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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.19, 22,572.86 and 7,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.19, 22,572.86 and 7,159.45 is: 10,725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.19 : 22,572.86 = 7,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.19/22,572.86 = 7,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.19x = 22,572.86 × 7,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.19x = 161,609,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,609,262.53/15,068.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.19

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