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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.32, 22,530.72 and 5,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.32, 22,530.72 and 5,161.76 is: 7,740.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.32 : 22,530.72 = 5,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.32/22,530.72 = 5,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.32x = 22,530.72 × 5,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.32x = 116,298,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,298,169.27/15,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.66

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