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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.05, 22,644.39 and 7,604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.05, 22,644.39 and 7,604.29 is: 11,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.05 : 22,644.39 = 7,604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.05/22,644.39 = 7,604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.05x = 22,644.39 × 7,604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.05x = 172,194,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,194,395.21/15,111.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,395.26

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