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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.09, 22,521.68 and 5,153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.09, 22,521.68 and 5,153.31 is: 7,730.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.09 : 22,521.68 = 5,153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.09/22,521.68 = 5,153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.09x = 22,521.68 × 5,153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.09x = 116,061,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,061,172.99/15,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.15

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