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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.58, 22,649.82 and 7,202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.58, 22,649.82 and 7,202.95 is: 10,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.58 : 22,649.82 = 7,202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.58/22,649.82 = 7,202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.58x = 22,649.82 × 7,202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.58x = 163,145,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,145,520.97/15,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.64

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