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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.65, 22,635.53 and 7,605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.65, 22,635.53 and 7,605.82 is: 11,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.65 : 22,635.53 = 7,605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.65/22,635.53 = 7,605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.65x = 22,635.53 × 7,605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.65x = 172,161,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,161,766.78/15,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.22

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