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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.50, 22,551.46 and 5,042.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.50, 22,551.46 and 5,042.66 is: 7,562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.50 : 22,551.46 = 5,042.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.50/22,551.46 = 5,042.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.50x = 22,551.46 × 5,042.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.50x = 113,719,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,719,248.28/15,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.88

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