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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.67, 22,494.95 and 5,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.67, 22,494.95 and 5,002.88 is: 7,501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.67 : 22,494.95 = 5,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.67/22,494.95 = 5,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.67x = 22,494.95 × 5,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.67x = 112,539,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,539,397.97/15,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.79

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