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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.52, 22,525.40 and 7,617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.52, 22,525.40 and 7,617.28 is: 11,433.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.52 : 22,525.40 = 7,617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.52/22,525.40 = 7,617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.52x = 22,525.40 × 7,617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.52x = 171,582,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,582,278.91/15,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,433.09

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