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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.18, 22,599.65 and 7,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.18, 22,599.65 and 7,666.96 is: 11,507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.18 : 22,599.65 = 7,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.18/22,599.65 = 7,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.18x = 22,599.65 × 7,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.18x = 173,270,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,270,612.56/15,057.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.51

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