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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.96, 22,758.92 and 7,571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.96, 22,758.92 and 7,571.26 is: 11,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.96 : 22,758.92 = 7,571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.96/22,758.92 = 7,571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.96x = 22,758.92 × 7,571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.96x = 172,313,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,313,605.89/15,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.67

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