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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.43, 22,603.02 and 7,669.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.43, 22,603.02 and 7,669.21 is: 11,510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.43 : 22,603.02 = 7,669.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.43/22,603.02 = 7,669.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.43x = 22,603.02 × 7,669.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.43x = 173,347,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,347,307.01/15,059.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.88

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