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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.94, 22,649.31 and 7,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.94, 22,649.31 and 7,702.26 is: 11,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.94 : 22,649.31 = 7,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.94/22,649.31 = 7,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.94x = 22,649.31 × 7,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.94x = 174,450,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,450,874.44/15,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.15

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