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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.56, 22,706.82 and 5,001.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.56, 22,706.82 and 5,001.57 is: 7,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.56 : 22,706.82 = 5,001.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.56/22,706.82 = 5,001.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.56x = 22,706.82 × 5,001.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.56x = 113,569,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,569,611.17/15,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.00

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