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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.02, 22,776.35 and 7,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.02, 22,776.35 and 7,702.46 is: 11,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.02 : 22,776.35 = 7,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.02/22,776.35 = 7,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.02x = 22,776.35 × 7,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.02x = 175,433,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433,944.08/15,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.97

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