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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.40, 22,499.70 and 7,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.40, 22,499.70 and 7,605.40 is: 11,405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.40 : 22,499.70 = 7,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.40/22,499.70 = 7,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.40x = 22,499.70 × 7,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.40x = 171,119,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,119,218.38/15,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.36

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