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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.11, 22,558.33 and 7,649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.11, 22,558.33 and 7,649.88 is: 11,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.11 : 22,558.33 = 7,649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.11/22,558.33 = 7,649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.11x = 22,558.33 × 7,649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.11x = 172,568,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,568,517.50/15,040.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.89

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