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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.04, 22,546.33 and 5,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.04, 22,546.33 and 5,170.41 is: 7,755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.04 : 22,546.33 = 5,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.04/22,546.33 = 5,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.04x = 22,546.33 × 5,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.04x = 116,573,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,573,770.10/15,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.54

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