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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.76, 22,516.47 and 7,611.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.76, 22,516.47 and 7,611.39 is: 11,424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.76 : 22,516.47 = 7,611.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.76/22,516.47 = 7,611.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.76x = 22,516.47 × 7,611.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.76x = 171,381,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,381,634.59/15,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.10

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