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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.06, 22,507.18 and 5,143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.06, 22,507.18 and 5,143.25 is: 7,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.06 : 22,507.18 = 5,143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.06/22,507.18 = 5,143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.06x = 22,507.18 × 5,143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.06x = 115,760,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,760,053.54/15,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.25

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