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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,156.92, 22,735.99 and 7,759.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,156.92, 22,735.99 and 7,759.39 is: 11,639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156.92 : 22,735.99 = 7,759.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156.92/22,735.99 = 7,759.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156.92x = 22,735.99 × 7,759.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156.92x = 176,417,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,417,374.65/15,156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,639.39

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