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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.98, 22,632.14 and 7,685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.98, 22,632.14 and 7,685.10 is: 11,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.98 : 22,632.14 = 7,685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.98/22,632.14 = 7,685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.98x = 22,632.14 × 7,685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.98x = 173,930,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,930,278.33/15,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.39

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