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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.76, 22,597.41 and 7,665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.76, 22,597.41 and 7,665.32 is: 11,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.76 : 22,597.41 = 7,665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.76/22,597.41 = 7,665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.76x = 22,597.41 × 7,665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.76x = 173,216,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,216,265.83/15,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.99

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