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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.52, 22,742.28 and 7,768.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.52, 22,742.28 and 7,768.17 is: 11,654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.52 : 22,742.28 = 7,768.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.52/22,742.28 = 7,768.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.52x = 22,742.28 × 7,768.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.52x = 176,665,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,665,897.23/15,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,654.56

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