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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.31, 22,519.10 and 7,613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.31, 22,519.10 and 7,613.08 is: 11,426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.31 : 22,519.10 = 7,613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.31/22,519.10 = 7,613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.31x = 22,519.10 × 7,613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.31x = 171,439,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,439,709.83/15,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.79

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