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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.08, 22,512.60 and 5,149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.08, 22,512.60 and 5,149.68 is: 7,723.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.08 : 22,512.60 = 5,149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.08/22,512.60 = 5,149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.08x = 22,512.60 × 5,149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.08x = 115,932,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,932,685.97/15,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.66

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