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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.34, 22,516.91 and 7,117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.34, 22,516.91 and 7,117.93 is: 10,670.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.34 : 22,516.91 = 7,117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.34/22,516.91 = 7,117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.34x = 22,516.91 × 7,117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.34x = 160,273,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,273,789.20/15,020.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.45

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