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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.83, 22,608.93 and 7,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.83, 22,608.93 and 7,668.27 is: 11,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.83 : 22,608.93 = 7,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.83/22,608.93 = 7,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.83x = 22,608.93 × 7,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.83x = 173,371,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,371,379.65/15,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,512.94

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