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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.54, 22,792.58 and 7,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.54, 22,792.58 and 7,792.60 is: 11,681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.54 : 22,792.58 = 7,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.54/22,792.58 = 7,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.54x = 22,792.58 × 7,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.54x = 177,613,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,613,458.91/15,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.61

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