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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.94, 22,511.74 and 10,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.94, 22,511.74 and 10,008.56 is: 15,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.94 : 22,511.74 = 10,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.94/22,511.74 = 10,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.94x = 22,511.74 × 10,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.94x = 225,310,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,310,100.49/15,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.73

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