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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.62, 22,552.13 and 7,638.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.62, 22,552.13 and 7,638.36 is: 11,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.62 : 22,552.13 = 7,638.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.62/22,552.13 = 7,638.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.62x = 22,552.13 × 7,638.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.62x = 172,261,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,261,287.71/15,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.22

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