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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.93, 22,603.41 and 7,685.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.93, 22,603.41 and 7,685.43 is: 11,506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.93 : 22,603.41 = 7,685.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.93/22,603.41 = 7,685.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.93x = 22,603.41 × 7,685.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.93x = 173,716,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,716,925.32/15,096.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.77

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