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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.48, 22,617.86 and 7,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.48, 22,617.86 and 7,174.52 is: 10,765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.48 : 22,617.86 = 7,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.48/22,617.86 = 7,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.48x = 22,617.86 × 7,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.48x = 162,272,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,272,394.45/15,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,765.42

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