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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.12, 22,503.87 and 5,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.12, 22,503.87 and 5,141.14 is: 7,710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.12 : 22,503.87 = 5,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.12/22,503.87 = 5,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.12x = 22,503.87 × 5,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.12x = 115,695,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,695,546.21/15,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.92

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