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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.56, 22,494.72 and 7,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.56, 22,494.72 and 7,211.12 is: 10,809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.56 : 22,494.72 = 7,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.56/22,494.72 = 7,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.56x = 22,494.72 × 7,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.56x = 162,212,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,212,125.29/15,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.41

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