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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.41, 22,605.44 and 7,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.41, 22,605.44 and 7,273.71 is: 10,910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.41 : 22,605.44 = 7,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.41/22,605.44 = 7,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.41x = 22,605.44 × 7,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.41x = 164,425,378.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,425,378.61/15,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.48

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