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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.71, 22,723.21 and 7,755.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.71, 22,723.21 and 7,755.36 is: 11,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.71 : 22,723.21 = 7,755.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.71/22,723.21 = 7,755.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.71x = 22,723.21 × 7,755.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.71x = 176,226,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,226,673.91/15,145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,635.42

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