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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.06, 22,505.68 and 5,142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.06, 22,505.68 and 5,142.25 is: 7,713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.06 : 22,505.68 = 5,142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.06/22,505.68 = 5,142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.06x = 22,505.68 × 5,142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.06x = 115,729,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,729,867.54/15,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,713.75

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