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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.16, 22,621.67 and 7,571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.16, 22,621.67 and 7,571.75 is: 11,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.16 : 22,621.67 = 7,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.16/22,621.67 = 7,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.16x = 22,621.67 × 7,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.16x = 171,285,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,285,478.86/15,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.06

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