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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.72, 22,519.44 and 7,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.72, 22,519.44 and 7,217.52 is: 10,828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.72 : 22,519.44 = 7,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.72/22,519.44 = 7,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.72x = 22,519.44 × 7,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.72x = 162,534,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,534,508.59/15,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.62

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