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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.60, 22,685.27 and 7,733.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.60, 22,685.27 and 7,733.27 is: 11,600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.60 : 22,685.27 = 7,733.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.60/22,685.27 = 7,733.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.60x = 22,685.27 × 7,733.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.60x = 175,431,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,431,335.98/15,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.61

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