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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.99, 22,521.57 and 5,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.99, 22,521.57 and 5,027.22 is: 7,535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.99 : 22,521.57 = 5,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.99/22,521.57 = 5,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.99x = 22,521.57 × 5,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.99x = 113,220,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,220,887.14/15,024.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.50

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