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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.44, 22,503.45 and 7,005.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.44, 22,503.45 and 7,005.87 is: 10,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.44 : 22,503.45 = 7,005.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.44/22,503.45 = 7,005.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.44x = 22,503.45 × 7,005.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.44x = 157,656,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,656,245.25/15,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.72

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