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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.39, 22,591.58 and 7,191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.39, 22,591.58 and 7,191.59 is: 10,772.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.39 : 22,591.58 = 7,191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.39/22,591.58 = 7,191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.39x = 22,591.58 × 7,191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.39x = 162,469,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,469,231.90/15,081.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,772.83

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