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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.67, 22,547.49 and 5,171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.67, 22,547.49 and 5,171.03 is: 7,756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.67 : 22,547.49 = 5,171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.67/22,547.49 = 5,171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.67x = 22,547.49 × 5,171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.67x = 116,593,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,593,634.48/15,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.53

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