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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.98, 22,773.90 and 7,780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.98, 22,773.90 and 7,780.12 is: 11,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.98 : 22,773.90 = 7,780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.98/22,773.90 = 7,780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.98x = 22,773.90 × 7,780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.98x = 177,183,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,183,674.87/15,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.97

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