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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.95, 22,551.96 and 7,143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.95, 22,551.96 and 7,143.15 is: 10,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.95 : 22,551.96 = 7,143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.95/22,551.96 = 7,143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.95x = 22,551.96 × 7,143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.95x = 161,092,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,092,033.07/15,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,714.50

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