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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.58, 22,737.33 and 7,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.58, 22,737.33 and 7,762.52 is: 11,646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.58 : 22,737.33 = 7,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.58/22,737.33 = 7,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.58x = 22,737.33 × 7,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.58x = 176,498,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,498,865.18/15,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.57

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