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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.24, 22,515.96 and 5,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.24, 22,515.96 and 5,023.46 is: 7,529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.24 : 22,515.96 = 5,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.24/22,515.96 = 5,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.24x = 22,515.96 × 5,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.24x = 113,108,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,108,080.71/15,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.88

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