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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.64, 22,507.26 and 5,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.64, 22,507.26 and 5,144.68 is: 7,717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.64 : 22,507.26 = 5,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.64/22,507.26 = 5,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.64x = 22,507.26 × 5,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.64x = 115,792,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,792,650.38/15,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.64

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