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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.94, 22,610.61 and 7,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.94, 22,610.61 and 7,669.38 is: 11,514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.94 : 22,610.61 = 7,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.94/22,610.61 = 7,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.94x = 22,610.61 × 7,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.94x = 173,409,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,409,360.12/15,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.61

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