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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.28, 22,663.68 and 7,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.28, 22,663.68 and 7,720.48 is: 11,570.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.28 : 22,663.68 = 7,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.28/22,663.68 = 7,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.28x = 22,663.68 × 7,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.28x = 174,974,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,974,488.17/15,122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.64

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