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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.82, 22,590.45 and 7,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.82, 22,590.45 and 7,662.18 is: 11,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.82 : 22,590.45 = 7,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.82/22,590.45 = 7,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.82x = 22,590.45 × 7,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.82x = 173,092,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,092,094.18/15,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.64

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