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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.54, 22,524.24 and 5,154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.54, 22,524.24 and 5,154.14 is: 7,732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.54 : 22,524.24 = 5,154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.54/22,524.24 = 5,154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.54x = 22,524.24 × 5,154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.54x = 116,093,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,093,086.35/15,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,732.04

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