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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.72, 22,516.44 and 7,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.72, 22,516.44 and 7,215.52 is: 10,825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.72 : 22,516.44 = 7,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.72/22,516.44 = 7,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.72x = 22,516.44 × 7,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.72x = 162,467,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,467,823.15/15,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.62

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