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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.68, 22,761.97 and 7,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.68, 22,761.97 and 7,059.42 is: 10,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.68 : 22,761.97 = 7,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.68/22,761.97 = 7,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.68x = 22,761.97 × 7,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.68x = 160,686,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,686,288.61/15,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.11

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