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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.20, 22,569.71 and 7,646.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.20, 22,569.71 and 7,646.96 is: 11,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.20 : 22,569.71 = 7,646.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.20/22,569.71 = 7,646.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.20x = 22,569.71 × 7,646.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.20x = 172,589,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,589,687.77/15,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.51

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