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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.68, 22,486.92 and 5,141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.68, 22,486.92 and 5,141.64 is: 7,704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.68 : 22,486.92 = 5,141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.68/22,486.92 = 5,141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.68x = 22,486.92 × 5,141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.68x = 115,619,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,619,647.35/15,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.03

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