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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.46, 22,545.68 and 5,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.46, 22,545.68 and 5,167.44 is: 7,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.46 : 22,545.68 = 5,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.46/22,545.68 = 5,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.46x = 22,545.68 × 5,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.46x = 116,503,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,503,448.66/15,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.67

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