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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.62, 22,550.63 and 7,637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.62, 22,550.63 and 7,637.36 is: 11,460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.62 : 22,550.63 = 7,637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.62/22,550.63 = 7,637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.62x = 22,550.63 × 7,637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.62x = 172,227,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,227,128.60/15,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,460.71

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