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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.02, 22,507.52 and 5,144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.02, 22,507.52 and 5,144.38 is: 7,716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.02 : 22,507.52 = 5,144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.02/22,507.52 = 5,144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.02x = 22,507.52 × 5,144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.02x = 115,787,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,787,235.74/15,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.57

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