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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.72, 22,623.24 and 7,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.72, 22,623.24 and 7,695.20 is: 11,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.72 : 22,623.24 = 7,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.72/22,623.24 = 7,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.72x = 22,623.24 × 7,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.72x = 174,090,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,090,356.45/15,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,539.31

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