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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.04, 15,267.12 and 7,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.04, 15,267.12 and 7,568.08 is: 11,357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.04 : 15,267.12 = 7,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.04/15,267.12 = 7,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.04x = 15,267.12 × 7,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.04x = 115,542,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,542,785.53/10,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,357.74

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