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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.86, 22,509.70 and 7,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.86, 22,509.70 and 7,606.32 is: 11,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.86 : 22,509.70 = 7,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.86/22,509.70 = 7,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.86x = 22,509.70 × 7,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.86x = 171,215,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,215,981.30/15,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.70

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