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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.88, 22,775.22 and 7,790.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.88, 22,775.22 and 7,790.34 is: 11,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.88 : 22,775.22 = 7,790.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.88/22,775.22 = 7,790.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.88x = 22,775.22 × 7,790.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.88x = 177,426,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,426,707.37/15,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.36

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