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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.88, 22,898.46 and 7,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.88, 22,898.46 and 7,051.88 is: 10,581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.88 : 22,898.46 = 7,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.88/22,898.46 = 7,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.88x = 22,898.46 × 7,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.88x = 161,477,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,477,077.61/15,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.81

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