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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.08, 22,603.77 and 4,537.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.08, 22,603.77 and 4,537.86 is: 6,807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.08 : 22,603.77 = 4,537.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.08/22,603.77 = 4,537.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.08x = 22,603.77 × 4,537.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.08x = 102,572,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,572,743.73/15,067.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.74

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