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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.80, 22,602.30 and 7,671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.80, 22,602.30 and 7,671.40 is: 11,508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.80 : 22,602.30 = 7,671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.80/22,602.30 = 7,671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.80x = 22,602.30 × 7,671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.80x = 173,391,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,391,284.22/15,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.93

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