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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.33, 22,484.66 and 7,608.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.33, 22,484.66 and 7,608.65 is: 11,403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.33 : 22,484.66 = 7,608.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.33/22,484.66 = 7,608.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.33x = 22,484.66 × 7,608.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.33x = 171,077,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,077,757.84/15,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.42

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