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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.18, 22,723.17 and 7,746.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.18, 22,723.17 and 7,746.27 is: 11,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.18 : 22,723.17 = 7,746.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.18/22,723.17 = 7,746.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.18x = 22,723.17 × 7,746.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.18x = 176,019,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,019,810.08/15,158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.20

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