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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.26, 22,554.65 and 7,636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.26, 22,554.65 and 7,636.82 is: 11,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.26 : 22,554.65 = 7,636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.26/22,554.65 = 7,636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.26x = 22,554.65 × 7,636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.26x = 172,245,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,245,708.53/15,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.22

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