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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.92, 22,607.28 and 7,680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.92, 22,607.28 and 7,680.28 is: 11,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.92 : 22,607.28 = 7,680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.92/22,607.28 = 7,680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.92x = 22,607.28 × 7,680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.92x = 173,630,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,630,240.44/15,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.66

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