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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.88, 22,595.04 and 4,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.88, 22,595.04 and 4,673.28 is: 7,010.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.88 : 22,595.04 = 4,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.88/22,595.04 = 4,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.88x = 22,595.04 × 4,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.88x = 105,592,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,592,948.53/15,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.14

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