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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.45, 22,605.36 and 7,665.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.45, 22,605.36 and 7,665.87 is: 11,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.45 : 22,605.36 = 7,665.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.45/22,605.36 = 7,665.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.45x = 22,605.36 × 7,665.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.45x = 173,289,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,289,751.06/15,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,509.34

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