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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.58, 22,712.02 and 5,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.58, 22,712.02 and 5,011.08 is: 7,515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.58 : 22,712.02 = 5,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.58/22,712.02 = 5,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.58x = 22,712.02 × 5,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.58x = 113,811,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,811,651.48/15,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.01

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