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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.54, 22,630.32 and 7,687.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.54, 22,630.32 and 7,687.55 is: 11,538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.54 : 22,630.32 = 7,687.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.54/22,630.32 = 7,687.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.54x = 22,630.32 × 7,687.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.54x = 173,971,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,971,716.52/15,077.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.47

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