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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.67, 22,498.17 and 7,612.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.67, 22,498.17 and 7,612.41 is: 11,401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.67 : 22,498.17 = 7,612.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.67/22,498.17 = 7,612.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.67x = 22,498.17 × 7,612.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.67x = 171,265,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,265,294.29/15,020.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.97

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