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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.66, 22,739.06 and 7,755.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.66, 22,739.06 and 7,755.48 is: 11,639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.66 : 22,739.06 = 7,755.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.66/22,739.06 = 7,755.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.66x = 22,739.06 × 7,755.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.66x = 176,352,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,352,344.44/15,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,639.15

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