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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.73, 22,628.77 and 7,682.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.73, 22,628.77 and 7,682.85 is: 11,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.73 : 22,628.77 = 7,682.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.73/22,628.77 = 7,682.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.73x = 22,628.77 × 7,682.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.73x = 173,853,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,853,426.39/15,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,519.02

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