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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.94, 22,659.72 and 7,705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.94, 22,659.72 and 7,705.37 is: 11,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.94 : 22,659.72 = 7,705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.94/22,659.72 = 7,705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.94x = 22,659.72 × 7,705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.94x = 174,601,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,601,456.17/15,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.23

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