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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.92, 22,608.78 and 7,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.92, 22,608.78 and 7,681.28 is: 11,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.92 : 22,608.78 = 7,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.92/22,608.78 = 7,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.92x = 22,608.78 × 7,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.92x = 173,664,369.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,664,369.64/15,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.16

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