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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.99, 22,515.59 and 5,023.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.99, 22,515.59 and 5,023.21 is: 7,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.99 : 22,515.59 = 5,023.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.99/22,515.59 = 5,023.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.99x = 22,515.59 × 5,023.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.99x = 113,100,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,100,511.73/15,020.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.50

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