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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.33, 22,515.95 and 5,149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.33, 22,515.95 and 5,149.47 is: 7,724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.33 : 22,515.95 = 5,149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.33/22,515.95 = 5,149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.33x = 22,515.95 × 5,149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.33x = 115,945,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,945,070.72/15,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,724.35

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