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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.96, 22,606.11 and 7,666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.96, 22,606.11 and 7,666.38 is: 11,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.96 : 22,606.11 = 7,666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.96/22,606.11 = 7,666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.96x = 22,606.11 × 7,666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.96x = 173,307,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,307,029.58/15,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.10

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