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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.67, 22,687.38 and 7,742.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.67, 22,687.38 and 7,742.61 is: 11,606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.67 : 22,687.38 = 7,742.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.67/22,687.38 = 7,742.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.67x = 22,687.38 × 7,742.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.67x = 175,659,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,659,535.26/15,134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.43

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