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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.49, 22,732.65 and 7,763.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.49, 22,732.65 and 7,763.85 is: 11,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.49 : 22,732.65 = 7,763.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.49/22,732.65 = 7,763.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.49x = 22,732.65 × 7,763.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.49x = 176,492,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,492,884.70/15,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.96

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