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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.10, 22,561.34 and 7,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.10, 22,561.34 and 7,651.88 is: 11,476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.10 : 22,561.34 = 7,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.10/22,561.34 = 7,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.10x = 22,561.34 × 7,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.10x = 172,636,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,636,666.32/15,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,476.90

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