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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.79, 22,499.64 and 5,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.79, 22,499.64 and 5,006 is: 7,506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.79 : 22,499.64 = 5,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.79/22,499.64 = 5,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.79x = 22,499.64 × 5,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.79x = 112,633,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,633,197.84/15,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.48

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