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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.72, 22,597.04 and 4,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.72, 22,597.04 and 4,672.68 is: 7,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.72 : 22,597.04 = 4,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.72/22,597.04 = 4,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.72x = 22,597.04 × 4,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.72x = 105,588,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,588,736.87/15,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.47

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