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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.29, 22,494.39 and 5,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.29, 22,494.39 and 5,002.50 is: 7,501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.29 : 22,494.39 = 5,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.29/22,494.39 = 5,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.29x = 22,494.39 × 5,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.29x = 112,528,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,528,185.98/15,001.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.23

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