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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.12, 22,595.90 and 4,674.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.12, 22,595.90 and 4,674.87 is: 7,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.12 : 22,595.90 = 4,674.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.12/22,595.90 = 4,674.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.12x = 22,595.90 × 4,674.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.12x = 105,632,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,632,871.66/15,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.68

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