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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.80, 22,659.30 and 7,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.80, 22,659.30 and 7,709.40 is: 11,565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.80 : 22,659.30 = 7,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.80/22,659.30 = 7,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.80x = 22,659.30 × 7,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.80x = 174,689,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,689,607.42/15,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.94

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