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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.26, 22,540.77 and 5,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.26, 22,540.77 and 5,167.32 is: 7,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.26 : 22,540.77 = 5,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.26/22,540.77 = 5,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.26x = 22,540.77 × 5,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.26x = 116,475,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,475,371.64/15,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.42

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