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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.43, 22,598.52 and 7,666.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.43, 22,598.52 and 7,666.21 is: 11,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.43 : 22,598.52 = 7,666.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.43/22,598.52 = 7,666.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.43x = 22,598.52 × 7,666.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.43x = 173,245,000.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,245,000.01/15,056.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.38

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