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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.68, 22,494.40 and 7,102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.68, 22,494.40 and 7,102.62 is: 10,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.68 : 22,494.40 = 7,102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.68/22,494.40 = 7,102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.68x = 22,494.40 × 7,102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.68x = 159,769,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,769,175.33/15,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.96

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