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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.65, 22,545.88 and 5,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.65, 22,545.88 and 5,036.94 is: 7,552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.65 : 22,545.88 = 5,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.65/22,545.88 = 5,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.65x = 22,545.88 × 5,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.65x = 113,562,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,562,232.21/15,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.87

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