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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.76, 22,729.20 and 7,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.76, 22,729.20 and 7,749.04 is: 11,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.76 : 22,729.20 = 7,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.76/22,729.20 = 7,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.76x = 22,729.20 × 7,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.76x = 176,129,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,129,479.97/15,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.34

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