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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.60, 22,506.90 and 7,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.60, 22,506.90 and 7,606.20 is: 11,409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.60 : 22,506.90 = 7,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.60/22,506.90 = 7,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.60x = 22,506.90 × 7,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.60x = 171,191,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,191,982.78/15,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,409.30

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