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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.94, 22,508.50 and 5,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.94, 22,508.50 and 5,144.13 is: 7,716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.94 : 22,508.50 = 5,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.94/22,508.50 = 5,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.94x = 22,508.50 × 5,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.94x = 115,786,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,786,650.11/15,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.57

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