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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.93, 22,596.33 and 7,660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.93, 22,596.33 and 7,660.04 is: 11,468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.93 : 22,596.33 = 7,660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.93/22,596.33 = 7,660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.93x = 22,596.33 × 7,660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.93x = 173,088,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,088,792.13/15,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.97

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