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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.51, 22,541.78 and 5,166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.51, 22,541.78 and 5,166.57 is: 7,750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.51 : 22,541.78 = 5,166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.51/22,541.78 = 5,166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.51x = 22,541.78 × 5,166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.51x = 116,463,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,463,684.29/15,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.03

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