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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.08, 22,614.30 and 7,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.08, 22,614.30 and 7,179.35 is: 10,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.08 : 22,614.30 = 7,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.08/22,614.30 = 7,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.08x = 22,614.30 × 7,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.08x = 162,355,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,355,861.63/15,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.10

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