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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.38, 22,542.46 and 5,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.38, 22,542.46 and 5,034.54 is: 7,549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.38 : 22,542.46 = 5,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.38/22,542.46 = 5,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.38x = 22,542.46 × 5,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.38x = 113,490,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,490,916.57/15,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.26

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