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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.52, 22,550.67 and 7,630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.52, 22,550.67 and 7,630.74 is: 11,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.52 : 22,550.67 = 7,630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.52/22,550.67 = 7,630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.52x = 22,550.67 × 7,630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.52x = 172,078,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,078,299.60/15,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.07

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