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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.94, 22,505.09 and 5,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.94, 22,505.09 and 5,009.85 is: 7,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.94 : 22,505.09 = 5,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.94/22,505.09 = 5,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.94x = 22,505.09 × 5,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.94x = 112,747,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,747,100.09/15,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.00

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