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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.39, 22,604.30 and 7,172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.39, 22,604.30 and 7,172.73 is: 10,759.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.39 : 22,604.30 = 7,172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.39/22,604.30 = 7,172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.39x = 22,604.30 × 7,172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.39x = 162,134,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,134,504.88/15,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.19

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