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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.88, 22,701.96 and 5,003.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.88, 22,701.96 and 5,003.97 is: 7,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.88 : 22,701.96 = 5,003.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.88/22,701.96 = 5,003.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.88x = 22,701.96 × 5,003.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.88x = 113,599,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,599,926.78/15,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.35

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