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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.15, 22,740.29 and 7,765.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.15, 22,740.29 and 7,765.46 is: 11,639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.15 : 22,740.29 = 7,765.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.15/22,740.29 = 7,765.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.15x = 22,740.29 × 7,765.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.15x = 176,588,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,588,812.38/15,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,639.78

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