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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.24, 22,504.21 and 9,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.24, 22,504.21 and 9,082.44 is: 13,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.24 : 22,504.21 = 9,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.24/22,504.21 = 9,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.24x = 22,504.21 × 9,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.24x = 204,393,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,393,137.07/15,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.08

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