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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.88, 22,522.30 and 5,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.88, 22,522.30 and 5,021.19 is: 7,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.88 : 22,522.30 = 5,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.88/22,522.30 = 5,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.88x = 22,522.30 × 5,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.88x = 113,088,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,088,763.23/15,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.27

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