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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.93, 22,688.96 and 7,742.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.93, 22,688.96 and 7,742.43 is: 11,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.93 : 22,688.96 = 7,742.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.93/22,688.96 = 7,742.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.93x = 22,688.96 × 7,742.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.93x = 175,667,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,667,645.86/15,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.22

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