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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.52, 22,511.27 and 5,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.52, 22,511.27 and 5,146.88 is: 7,720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.52 : 22,511.27 = 5,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.52/22,511.27 = 5,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.52x = 22,511.27 × 5,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.52x = 115,862,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,862,805.34/15,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.32

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