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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.29, 22,616.82 and 7,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.29, 22,616.82 and 7,673.94 is: 11,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.29 : 22,616.82 = 7,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.29/22,616.82 = 7,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.29x = 22,616.82 × 7,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.29x = 173,560,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,560,119.67/15,073.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.42

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