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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.38, 22,617.09 and 4,687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.38, 22,617.09 and 4,687.50 is: 7,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.38 : 22,617.09 = 4,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.38/22,617.09 = 4,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.38x = 22,617.09 × 4,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.38x = 106,017,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,017,609.38/15,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.03

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