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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.78, 22,660.97 and 7,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.78, 22,660.97 and 7,706.20 is: 11,560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.78 : 22,660.97 = 7,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.78/22,660.97 = 7,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.78x = 22,660.97 × 7,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.78x = 174,629,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,629,871.83/15,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.47

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