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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.62, 22,670.58 and 7,712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.62, 22,670.58 and 7,712.04 is: 11,574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.62 : 22,670.58 = 7,712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.62/22,670.58 = 7,712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.62x = 22,670.58 × 7,712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.62x = 174,836,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,836,533.72/15,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,574.27

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