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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.60, 22,502.40 and 7,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.60, 22,502.40 and 7,603.20 is: 11,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.60 : 22,502.40 = 7,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.60/22,502.40 = 7,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.60x = 22,502.40 × 7,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.60x = 171,090,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,090,247.68/15,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.80

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