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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.59, 22,503.02 and 7,216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.59, 22,503.02 and 7,216.29 is: 10,813.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.59 : 22,503.02 = 7,216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.59/22,503.02 = 7,216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.59x = 22,503.02 × 7,216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.59x = 162,388,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,388,282.11/15,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,813.93

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