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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.43, 22,601.52 and 7,668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.43, 22,601.52 and 7,668.21 is: 11,509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.43 : 22,601.52 = 7,668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.43/22,601.52 = 7,668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.43x = 22,601.52 × 7,668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.43x = 173,313,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,313,201.68/15,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,509.38

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