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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.14, 22,514.39 and 7,614.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.14, 22,514.39 and 7,614.41 is: 11,421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.14 : 22,514.39 = 7,614.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.14/22,514.39 = 7,614.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.14x = 22,514.39 × 7,614.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.14x = 171,433,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,433,645.72/15,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.19

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