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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.27, 22,526.53 and 7,618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.27, 22,526.53 and 7,618.03 is: 11,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.27 : 22,526.53 = 7,618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.27/22,526.53 = 7,618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.27x = 22,526.53 × 7,618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.27x = 171,607,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,607,781.34/15,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,434.21

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