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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.46, 22,607.56 and 7,672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.46, 22,607.56 and 7,672.22 is: 11,515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.46 : 22,607.56 = 7,672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.46/22,607.56 = 7,672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.46x = 22,607.56 × 7,672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.46x = 173,450,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,450,112.16/15,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.39

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