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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.44, 22,606.86 and 7,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.44, 22,606.86 and 7,666.88 is: 11,510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.44 : 22,606.86 = 7,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.44/22,606.86 = 7,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.44x = 22,606.86 × 7,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.44x = 173,324,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,324,082.80/15,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.86

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