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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.32, 22,602.75 and 7,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.32, 22,602.75 and 7,668.88 is: 11,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.32 : 22,602.75 = 7,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.32/22,602.75 = 7,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.32x = 22,602.75 × 7,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.32x = 173,337,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,337,692.15/15,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.33

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