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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.41, 22,485.80 and 7,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.41, 22,485.80 and 7,604.15 is: 11,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.41 : 22,485.80 = 7,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.41/22,485.80 = 7,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.41x = 22,485.80 × 7,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.41x = 170,985,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,985,302.65/15,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.60

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