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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.56, 22,517.80 and 5,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.56, 22,517.80 and 5,150.70 is: 7,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.56 : 22,517.80 = 5,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.56/22,517.80 = 5,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.56x = 22,517.80 × 5,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.56x = 115,982,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,982,432.46/15,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.21

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