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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.15, 22,553.37 and 7,541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.15, 22,553.37 and 7,541.19 is: 11,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.15 : 22,553.37 = 7,541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.15/22,553.37 = 7,541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.15x = 22,553.37 × 7,541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.15x = 170,079,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,079,248.31/15,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,313.61

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