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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.43, 22,723.04 and 5,016.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.43, 22,723.04 and 5,016.22 is: 7,524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.43 : 22,723.04 = 5,016.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.43/22,723.04 = 5,016.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.43x = 22,723.04 × 5,016.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.43x = 113,983,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,983,767.71/15,147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.96

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