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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.70, 22,522.50 and 5,153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.70, 22,522.50 and 5,153.83 is: 7,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.70 : 22,522.50 = 5,153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.70/22,522.50 = 5,153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.70x = 22,522.50 × 5,153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.70x = 116,077,079.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,077,079.87/15,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.90

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