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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.59, 22,564.59 and 7,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.59, 22,564.59 and 7,046.88 is: 10,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.59 : 22,564.59 = 7,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.59/22,564.59 = 7,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.59x = 22,564.59 × 7,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.59x = 159,009,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,009,957.98/15,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.91

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