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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.26, 22,502.25 and 5,140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.26, 22,502.25 and 5,140.47 is: 7,710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.26 : 22,502.25 = 5,140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.26/22,502.25 = 5,140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.26x = 22,502.25 × 5,140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.26x = 115,672,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,672,141.06/15,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.83

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