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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.76, 22,667.78 and 7,710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.76, 22,667.78 and 7,710.17 is: 11,571.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.76 : 22,667.78 = 7,710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.76/22,667.78 = 7,710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.76x = 22,667.78 × 7,710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.76x = 174,772,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,772,285.43/15,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.45

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