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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.33, 22,606.68 and 7,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.33, 22,606.68 and 7,666.76 is: 11,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.33 : 22,606.68 = 7,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.33/22,606.68 = 7,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.33x = 22,606.68 × 7,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.33x = 173,319,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,319,876.92/15,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.66

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