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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.91, 22,603.19 and 7,272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.91, 22,603.19 and 7,272.21 is: 10,908.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.91 : 22,603.19 = 7,272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.91/22,603.19 = 7,272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.91x = 22,603.19 × 7,272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.91x = 164,375,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,375,107.99/15,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.23

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