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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.39, 22,594.88 and 4,675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.39, 22,594.88 and 4,675.14 is: 7,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.39 : 22,594.88 = 4,675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.39/22,594.88 = 4,675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.39x = 22,594.88 × 4,675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.39x = 105,634,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,634,238.97/15,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.65

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