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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.35, 22,609.02 and 7,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.35, 22,609.02 and 7,673.34 is: 11,517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.35 : 22,609.02 = 7,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.35/22,609.02 = 7,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.35x = 22,609.02 × 7,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.35x = 173,486,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,486,811.09/15,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.15

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