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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.40, 22,493.70 and 7,614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.40, 22,493.70 and 7,614.90 is: 11,412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.40 : 22,493.70 = 7,614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.40/22,493.70 = 7,614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.40x = 22,493.70 × 7,614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.40x = 171,287,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,287,276.13/15,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.76

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