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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.16, 22,494.17 and 5,002.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.16, 22,494.17 and 5,002.35 is: 7,501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.16 : 22,494.17 = 5,002.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.16/22,494.17 = 5,002.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.16x = 22,494.17 × 5,002.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.16x = 112,523,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,523,711.30/15,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.00

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