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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.48, 22,656.38 and 7,715.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.48, 22,656.38 and 7,715.27 is: 11,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.48 : 22,656.38 = 7,715.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.48/22,656.38 = 7,715.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.48x = 22,656.38 × 7,715.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.48x = 174,799,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,799,937.06/15,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.96

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