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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.77, 22,663.97 and 7,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.77, 22,663.97 and 7,708.20 is: 11,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.77 : 22,663.97 = 7,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.77/22,663.97 = 7,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.77x = 22,663.97 × 7,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.77x = 174,698,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,698,413.55/15,107.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.48

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