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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.80, 22,543.20 and 5,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.80, 22,543.20 and 5,167.20 is: 7,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.80 : 22,543.20 = 5,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.80/22,543.20 = 5,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.80x = 22,543.20 × 5,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.80x = 116,485,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,485,223.04/15,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.80

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