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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.45, 22,901.64 and 7,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.45, 22,901.64 and 7,776.24 is: 11,645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.45 : 22,901.64 = 7,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.45/22,901.64 = 7,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.45x = 22,901.64 × 7,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.45x = 178,088,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,088,533.99/15,292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.52

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