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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.54, 22,667.50 and 7,714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.54, 22,667.50 and 7,714.39 is: 11,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.54 : 22,667.50 = 7,714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.54/22,667.50 = 7,714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.54x = 22,667.50 × 7,714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.54x = 174,865,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,865,887.41/15,125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.97

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