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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.16, 22,497.42 and 7,611.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.16, 22,497.42 and 7,611.90 is: 11,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.16 : 22,497.42 = 7,611.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.16/22,497.42 = 7,611.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.16x = 22,497.42 × 7,611.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.16x = 171,248,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,248,111.30/15,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.22

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