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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.72, 22,723.25 and 7,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.72, 22,723.25 and 7,754.14 is: 11,625.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.72 : 22,723.25 = 7,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.72/22,723.25 = 7,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.72x = 22,723.25 × 7,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.72x = 176,199,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,199,166.18/15,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.92

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