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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.56, 22,505.24 and 5,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.56, 22,505.24 and 5,009.72 is: 7,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.56 : 22,505.24 = 5,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.56/22,505.24 = 5,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.56x = 22,505.24 × 5,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.56x = 112,744,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,744,850.93/15,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.04

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