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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.76, 22,508.96 and 5,144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.76, 22,508.96 and 5,144.72 is: 7,715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.76 : 22,508.96 = 5,144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.76/22,508.96 = 5,144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.76x = 22,508.96 × 5,144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.76x = 115,802,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,802,158.42/15,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.64

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