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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.24, 22,662.51 and 7,614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.24, 22,662.51 and 7,614.01 is: 11,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.24 : 22,662.51 = 7,614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.24/22,662.51 = 7,614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.24x = 22,662.51 × 7,614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.24x = 172,552,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,552,577.77/15,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.60

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