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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.69, 22,487.72 and 7,605.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.69, 22,487.72 and 7,605.43 is: 11,391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.69 : 22,487.72 = 7,605.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.69/22,487.72 = 7,605.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.69x = 22,487.72 × 7,605.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.69x = 171,028,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,028,780.32/15,013.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.52

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