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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.79, 22,522.65 and 5,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.79, 22,522.65 and 5,153.94 is: 7,731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.79 : 22,522.65 = 5,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.79/22,522.65 = 5,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.79x = 22,522.65 × 5,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.79x = 116,080,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,080,386.74/15,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.07

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