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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.94, 22,616.62 and 7,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.94, 22,616.62 and 7,673.38 is: 11,520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.94 : 22,616.62 = 7,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.94/22,616.62 = 7,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.94x = 22,616.62 × 7,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.94x = 173,545,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,545,919.58/15,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.62

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