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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.59, 22,499.55 and 7,613.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.59, 22,499.55 and 7,613.33 is: 11,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.59 : 22,499.55 = 7,613.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.59/22,499.55 = 7,613.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.59x = 22,499.55 × 7,613.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.59x = 171,296,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,296,555.25/15,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.36

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