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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.32, 22,487.64 and 7,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.32, 22,487.64 and 7,228.96 is: 10,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.32 : 22,487.64 = 7,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.32/22,487.64 = 7,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.32x = 22,487.64 × 7,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.32x = 162,562,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,562,250.05/15,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.15

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