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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.28, 22,514.52 and 5,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.28, 22,514.52 and 5,150 is: 7,723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.28 : 22,514.52 = 5,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.28/22,514.52 = 5,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.28x = 22,514.52 × 5,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.28x = 115,949,778
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,949,778/15,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.15

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