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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.20, 22,494.48 and 7,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.20, 22,494.48 and 7,413.72 is: 11,112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.20 : 22,494.48 = 7,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.20/22,494.48 = 7,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.20x = 22,494.48 × 7,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.20x = 166,767,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,767,776.27/15,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.52

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