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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.62, 22,552.22 and 7,533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.62, 22,552.22 and 7,533.61 is: 11,308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.62 : 22,552.22 = 7,533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.62/22,552.22 = 7,533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.62x = 22,552.22 × 7,533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.62x = 169,899,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,899,592.57/15,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,308.08

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