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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.05, 22,583.77 and 7,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.05, 22,583.77 and 7,651.50 is: 11,487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.05 : 22,583.77 = 7,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.05/22,583.77 = 7,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.05x = 22,583.77 × 7,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.05x = 172,799,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,799,716.16/15,042.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.78

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