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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.93, 22,499.98 and 7,616.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.93, 22,499.98 and 7,616.43 is: 11,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.93 : 22,499.98 = 7,616.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.93/22,499.98 = 7,616.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.93x = 22,499.98 × 7,616.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.93x = 171,369,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,369,503.63/15,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.40

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