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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.06, 22,502.97 and 7,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.06, 22,502.97 and 7,216.62 is: 10,817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.06 : 22,502.97 = 7,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.06/22,502.97 = 7,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.06x = 22,502.97 × 7,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.06x = 162,395,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,395,383.36/15,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,817.66

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