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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.24, 22,593.96 and 4,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.24, 22,593.96 and 4,671.96 is: 7,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.24 : 22,593.96 = 4,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.24/22,593.96 = 4,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.24x = 22,593.96 × 4,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.24x = 105,558,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,558,077.36/15,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.06

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