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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.68, 22,507.11 and 5,144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.68, 22,507.11 and 5,144.10 is: 7,716.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.68 : 22,507.11 = 5,144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.68/22,507.11 = 5,144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.68x = 22,507.11 × 5,144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.68x = 115,778,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,778,824.55/15,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.18

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