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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.76, 22,507.53 and 5,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.76, 22,507.53 and 5,144 is: 7,716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.76 : 22,507.53 = 5,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.76/22,507.53 = 5,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.76x = 22,507.53 × 5,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.76x = 115,778,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,778,734.32/15,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.13

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