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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.08, 22,515.54 and 5,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.08, 22,515.54 and 5,149.14 is: 7,723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.08 : 22,515.54 = 5,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.08/22,515.54 = 5,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.08x = 22,515.54 × 5,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.08x = 115,935,667.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,935,667.64/15,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.85

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