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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.10, 22,501.80 and 7,614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.10, 22,501.80 and 7,614.84 is: 11,405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.10 : 22,501.80 = 7,614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.10/22,501.80 = 7,614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.10x = 22,501.80 × 7,614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.10x = 171,347,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,347,606.71/15,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.61

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