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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.65, 22,523.22 and 5,017.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.65, 22,523.22 and 5,017.45 is: 7,527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.65 : 22,523.22 = 5,017.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.65/22,523.22 = 5,017.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.65x = 22,523.22 × 5,017.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.65x = 113,009,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,009,135.48/15,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.09

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