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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.69, 22,609.65 and 7,273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.69, 22,609.65 and 7,273.17 is: 10,912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.69 : 22,609.65 = 7,273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.69/22,609.65 = 7,273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.69x = 22,609.65 × 7,273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.69x = 164,443,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,443,828.09/15,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.22

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