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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.41, 22,566.18 and 7,549.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.41, 22,566.18 and 7,549.55 is: 11,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.41 : 22,566.18 = 7,549.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.41/22,566.18 = 7,549.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.41x = 22,566.18 × 7,549.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.41x = 170,364,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,364,391.39/15,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.60

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