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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.83, 22,516.69 and 5,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.83, 22,516.69 and 5,149.96 is: 7,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.83 : 22,516.69 = 5,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.83/22,516.69 = 5,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.83x = 22,516.69 × 5,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.83x = 115,960,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,960,052.83/15,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.09

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