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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.08, 22,689.23 and 7,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.08, 22,689.23 and 7,732.73 is: 11,601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.08 : 22,689.23 = 7,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.08/22,689.23 = 7,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.08x = 22,689.23 × 7,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.08x = 175,449,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,449,623.43/15,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.45

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