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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.62, 22,688.55 and 7,732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.62, 22,688.55 and 7,732.27 is: 11,600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.62 : 22,688.55 = 7,732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.62/22,688.55 = 7,732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.62x = 22,688.55 × 7,732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.62x = 175,433,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433,994.51/15,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.77

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