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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.80, 22,519.20 and 5,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.80, 22,519.20 and 5,151.20 is: 7,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.80 : 22,519.20 = 5,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.80/22,519.20 = 5,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.80x = 22,519.20 × 5,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.80x = 116,000,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,000,903.04/15,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.80

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