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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.08, 22,550.16 and 5,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.08, 22,550.16 and 5,176.16 is: 7,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.08 : 22,550.16 = 5,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.08/22,550.16 = 5,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.08x = 22,550.16 × 5,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.08x = 116,723,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,723,236.19/15,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.98

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