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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.59, 22,563.09 and 7,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.59, 22,563.09 and 7,045.88 is: 10,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.59 : 22,563.09 = 7,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.59/22,563.09 = 7,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.59x = 22,563.09 × 7,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.59x = 158,976,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,976,824.57/15,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.41

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