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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.74, 22,512.84 and 7,514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.74, 22,512.84 and 7,514.22 is: 11,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.74 : 22,512.84 = 7,514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.74/22,512.84 = 7,514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.74x = 22,512.84 × 7,514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.74x = 169,166,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,166,432.58/15,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.70

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