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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.93, 22,520.18 and 5,154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.93, 22,520.18 and 5,154.03 is: 7,731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.93 : 22,520.18 = 5,154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.93/22,520.18 = 5,154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.93x = 22,520.18 × 5,154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.93x = 116,069,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,069,667.22/15,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.83

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