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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.59, 22,730.56 and 7,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.59, 22,730.56 and 7,759.01 is: 11,633.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.59 : 22,730.56 = 7,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.59/22,730.56 = 7,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.59x = 22,730.56 × 7,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.59x = 176,366,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,366,679.77/15,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.23

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