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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.07, 22,507.04 and 7,506.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.07, 22,507.04 and 7,506.92 is: 11,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.07 : 22,507.04 = 7,506.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.07/22,507.04 = 7,506.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.07x = 22,507.04 × 7,506.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.07x = 168,958,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,958,623.75/15,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.61

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