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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.27, 22,580.07 and 7,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.27, 22,580.07 and 7,267.68 is: 10,885.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.27 : 22,580.07 = 7,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.27/22,580.07 = 7,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.27x = 22,580.07 × 7,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.27x = 164,104,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,104,723.14/15,075.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,885.69

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