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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.26, 22,593.75 and 7,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.26, 22,593.75 and 7,663 is: 11,501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.26 : 22,593.75 = 7,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.26/22,593.75 = 7,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.26x = 22,593.75 × 7,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.26x = 173,135,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,135,906.25/15,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.56

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