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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.93, 22,644.35 and 7,593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.93, 22,644.35 and 7,593.62 is: 11,396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.93 : 22,644.35 = 7,593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.93/22,644.35 = 7,593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.93x = 22,644.35 × 7,593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.93x = 171,952,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,952,437.86/15,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.69

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