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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.06, 22,599.46 and 7,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.06, 22,599.46 and 7,666.84 is: 11,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.06 : 22,599.46 = 7,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.06/22,599.46 = 7,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.06x = 22,599.46 × 7,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.06x = 173,266,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,266,443.91/15,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.32

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