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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.92, 22,507.74 and 7,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.92, 22,507.74 and 7,211.34 is: 10,819.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.92 : 22,507.74 = 7,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.92/22,507.74 = 7,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.92x = 22,507.74 × 7,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.92x = 162,310,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,310,965.77/15,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.35

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