Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.70, 22,524 and 5,154.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,015.70, 22,524 and 5,154.83 is: 7,732.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,015.70 : 22,524 = 5,154.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,015.70/22,524 = 5,154.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,015.70x = 22,524 × 5,154.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,015.70x = 116,107,390.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,107,390.92/15,015.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,732.40
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