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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.01, 22,511.20 and 7,612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.01, 22,511.20 and 7,612.27 is: 11,418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.01 : 22,511.20 = 7,612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.01/22,511.20 = 7,612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.01x = 22,511.20 × 7,612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.01x = 171,361,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,361,350.64/15,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.00

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