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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.15, 22,618.02 and 7,175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.15, 22,618.02 and 7,175.88 is: 10,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.15 : 22,618.02 = 7,175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.15/22,618.02 = 7,175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.15x = 22,618.02 × 7,175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.15x = 162,304,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,304,197.36/15,079.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.48

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