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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.03, 22,714.43 and 5,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.03, 22,714.43 and 5,283.12 is: 7,925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.03 : 22,714.43 = 5,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.03/22,714.43 = 5,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.03x = 22,714.43 × 5,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.03x = 120,003,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,003,118.19/15,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.69

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