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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.04, 22,501.50 and 5,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.04, 22,501.50 and 5,007.27 is: 7,508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.04 : 22,501.50 = 5,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.04/22,501.50 = 5,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.04x = 22,501.50 × 5,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.04x = 112,670,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,670,973.40/15,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.37

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