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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.52, 22,513.68 and 7,614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.52, 22,513.68 and 7,614.36 is: 11,417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.52 : 22,513.68 = 7,614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.52/22,513.68 = 7,614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.52x = 22,513.68 × 7,614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.52x = 171,427,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,427,264.44/15,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.43

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