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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.35, 22,751.01 and 7,052.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.35, 22,751.01 and 7,052.10 is: 10,578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.35 : 22,751.01 = 7,052.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.35/22,751.01 = 7,052.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.35x = 22,751.01 × 7,052.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.35x = 160,442,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,442,312.30/15,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.14

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