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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.28, 22,594.97 and 4,675.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.28, 22,594.97 and 4,675.03 is: 7,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.28 : 22,594.97 = 4,675.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.28/22,594.97 = 4,675.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.28x = 22,594.97 × 4,675.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.28x = 105,632,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,632,162.60/15,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.56

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