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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.22, 22,523.19 and 7,220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.22, 22,523.19 and 7,220.02 is: 10,832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.22 : 22,523.19 = 7,220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.22/22,523.19 = 7,220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.22x = 22,523.19 × 7,220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.22x = 162,617,882.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,617,882.26/15,012.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.37

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