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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.91, 22,546.37 and 5,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.91, 22,546.37 and 5,170.28 is: 7,755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.91 : 22,546.37 = 5,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.91/22,546.37 = 5,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.91x = 22,546.37 × 5,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.91x = 116,570,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,570,907.30/15,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.41

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