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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.78, 22,541.39 and 5,166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.78, 22,541.39 and 5,166.07 is: 7,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.78 : 22,541.39 = 5,166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.78/22,541.39 = 5,166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.78x = 22,541.39 × 5,166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.78x = 116,450,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,450,335.83/15,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.52

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