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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.10, 22,544.34 and 5,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.10, 22,544.34 and 5,166.52 is: 7,751.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.10 : 22,544.34 = 5,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.10/22,544.34 = 5,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.10x = 22,544.34 × 5,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.10x = 116,475,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,475,783.50/15,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.05

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