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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.91, 22,606.18 and 7,274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.91, 22,606.18 and 7,274.21 is: 10,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.91 : 22,606.18 = 7,274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.91/22,606.18 = 7,274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.91x = 22,606.18 × 7,274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.91x = 164,442,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,442,100.62/15,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.23

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