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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.52, 22,519.68 and 7,618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.52, 22,519.68 and 7,618.36 is: 11,423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.52 : 22,519.68 = 7,618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.52/22,519.68 = 7,618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.52x = 22,519.68 × 7,618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.52x = 171,563,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,563,029.32/15,018.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.43

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