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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.24, 22,660.02 and 7,718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.24, 22,660.02 and 7,718.16 is: 11,576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.24 : 22,660.02 = 7,718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.24/22,660.02 = 7,718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.24x = 22,660.02 × 7,718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.24x = 174,893,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,893,659.96/15,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.04

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