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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.39, 22,573.43 and 11,588.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.39, 22,573.43 and 11,588.63 is: 17,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.39 : 22,573.43 = 11,588.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.39/22,573.43 = 11,588.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.39x = 22,573.43 × 11,588.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.39x = 261,595,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,595,126.59/15,068.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.52

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