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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.89, 22,605.04 and 7,173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.89, 22,605.04 and 7,173.22 is: 10,759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.89 : 22,605.04 = 7,173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.89/22,605.04 = 7,173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.89x = 22,605.04 × 7,173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.89x = 162,150,925.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,150,925.03/15,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.93

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