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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.70, 22,493.13 and 5,141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.70, 22,493.13 and 5,141.64 is: 7,707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.70 : 22,493.13 = 5,141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.70/22,493.13 = 5,141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.70x = 22,493.13 × 5,141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.70x = 115,651,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,651,576.93/15,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,707.69

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