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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.14, 22,894.26 and 7,761.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.14, 22,894.26 and 7,761.11 is: 11,639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.14 : 22,894.26 = 7,761.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.14/22,894.26 = 7,761.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.14x = 22,894.26 × 7,761.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.14x = 177,684,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,684,755.76/15,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,639.90

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