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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.76, 22,612.86 and 7,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.76, 22,612.86 and 7,175.40 is: 10,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.76 : 22,612.86 = 7,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.76/22,612.86 = 7,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.76x = 22,612.86 × 7,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.76x = 162,256,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,256,315.64/15,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.30

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