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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.82, 22,584.30 and 7,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.82, 22,584.30 and 7,688.76 is: 11,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.82 : 22,584.30 = 7,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.82/22,584.30 = 7,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.82x = 22,584.30 × 7,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.82x = 173,645,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,645,262.47/15,080.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.31

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