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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.26, 22,599.66 and 7,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.26, 22,599.66 and 7,666.82 is: 11,507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.26 : 22,599.66 = 7,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.26/22,599.66 = 7,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.26x = 22,599.66 × 7,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.26x = 173,267,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,267,412.28/15,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.24

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