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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.07, 22,496.45 and 7,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.07, 22,496.45 and 7,231.35 is: 10,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.07 : 22,496.45 = 7,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.07/22,496.45 = 7,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.07x = 22,496.45 × 7,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.07x = 162,679,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679,667.55/15,017.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.98

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