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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.54, 22,706.91 and 7,738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.54, 22,706.91 and 7,738.32 is: 11,614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.54 : 22,706.91 = 7,738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.54/22,706.91 = 7,738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.54x = 22,706.91 × 7,738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.54x = 175,713,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,713,335.79/15,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.69

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