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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.31, 22,516.77 and 5,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.31, 22,516.77 and 5,152.94 is: 7,726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.31 : 22,516.77 = 5,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.31/22,516.77 = 5,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.31x = 22,516.77 × 5,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.31x = 116,027,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,027,564.80/15,016.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.77

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