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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.16, 22,765.07 and 7,779.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.16, 22,765.07 and 7,779.81 is: 11,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.16 : 22,765.07 = 7,779.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.16/22,765.07 = 7,779.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.16x = 22,765.07 × 7,779.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.16x = 177,107,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,107,880.34/15,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.83

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