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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.96, 22,536.56 and 5,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.96, 22,536.56 and 5,030.88 is: 7,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.96 : 22,536.56 = 5,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.96/22,536.56 = 5,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.96x = 22,536.56 × 5,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.96x = 113,378,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,378,728.97/15,025.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.52

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