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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.42, 22,685.55 and 7,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.42, 22,685.55 and 7,741.36 is: 11,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.42 : 22,685.55 = 7,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.42/22,685.55 = 7,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.42x = 22,685.55 × 7,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.42x = 175,617,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,617,009.35/15,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.58

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