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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.26, 22,671.18 and 7,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.26, 22,671.18 and 7,725.48 is: 11,578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.26 : 22,671.18 = 7,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.26/22,671.18 = 7,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.26x = 22,671.18 × 7,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.26x = 175,145,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,145,747.67/15,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.15

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