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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.76, 22,554.84 and 5,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.76, 22,554.84 and 5,044.91 is: 7,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.76 : 22,554.84 = 5,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.76/22,554.84 = 5,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.76x = 22,554.84 × 5,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.76x = 113,787,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,787,025.09/15,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,566.25

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