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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.04, 22,623.56 and 7,683.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.04, 22,623.56 and 7,683.05 is: 11,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.04 : 22,623.56 = 7,683.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.04/22,623.56 = 7,683.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.04x = 22,623.56 × 7,683.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.04x = 173,817,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,817,942.66/15,073.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.71

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