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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.20, 22,516.80 and 5,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.20, 22,516.80 and 5,150.80 is: 7,726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.20 : 22,516.80 = 5,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.20/22,516.80 = 5,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.20x = 22,516.80 × 5,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.20x = 115,979,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,979,533.44/15,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.20

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