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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.17, 22,607.07 and 7,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.17, 22,607.07 and 7,273.50 is: 10,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.17 : 22,607.07 = 7,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.17/22,607.07 = 7,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.17x = 22,607.07 × 7,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.17x = 164,432,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,432,523.65/15,070.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.13

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