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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.59, 22,732.06 and 7,760.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.59, 22,732.06 and 7,760.01 is: 11,634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.59 : 22,732.06 = 7,760.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.59/22,732.06 = 7,760.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.59x = 22,732.06 × 7,760.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.59x = 176,401,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,401,012.92/15,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.73

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