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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.47, 22,517.83 and 7,612.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.47, 22,517.83 and 7,612.23 is: 11,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.47 : 22,517.83 = 7,612.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.47/22,517.83 = 7,612.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.47x = 22,517.83 × 7,612.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.47x = 171,411,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,411,018.88/15,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.52

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