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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.27, 22,525.03 and 7,617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.27, 22,525.03 and 7,617.03 is: 11,432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.27 : 22,525.03 = 7,617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.27/22,525.03 = 7,617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.27x = 22,525.03 × 7,617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.27x = 171,573,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,573,829.26/15,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,432.71

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