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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.08, 22,533.60 and 5,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.08, 22,533.60 and 5,161.24 is: 7,742.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.08 : 22,533.60 = 5,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.08/22,533.60 = 5,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.08x = 22,533.60 × 5,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.08x = 116,301,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,301,317.66/15,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.02

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