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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.94, 22,518.59 and 5,018.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.94, 22,518.59 and 5,018.85 is: 7,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.94 : 22,518.59 = 5,018.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.94/22,518.59 = 5,018.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.94x = 22,518.59 × 5,018.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.94x = 113,017,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,017,400.33/15,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.50

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