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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.96, 22,607.61 and 7,667.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.96, 22,607.61 and 7,667.38 is: 11,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.96 : 22,607.61 = 7,667.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.96/22,607.61 = 7,667.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.96x = 22,607.61 × 7,667.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.96x = 173,341,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,341,136.76/15,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.59

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