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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.97, 22,515.32 and 7,214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.97, 22,515.32 and 7,214.77 is: 10,824.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.97 : 22,515.32 = 7,214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.97/22,515.32 = 7,214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.97x = 22,515.32 × 7,214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.97x = 162,442,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,442,855.28/15,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.49

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