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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.68, 22,763.47 and 7,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.68, 22,763.47 and 7,060.42 is: 10,590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.68 : 22,763.47 = 7,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.68/22,763.47 = 7,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.68x = 22,763.47 × 7,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.68x = 160,719,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,719,658.86/15,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.61

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