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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.90, 22,522.67 and 5,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.90, 22,522.67 and 5,154.26 is: 7,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.90 : 22,522.67 = 5,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.90/22,522.67 = 5,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.90x = 22,522.67 × 5,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.90x = 116,087,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,087,653.65/15,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.50

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