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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.51, 22,545.71 and 5,167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.51, 22,545.71 and 5,167.11 is: 7,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.51 : 22,545.71 = 5,167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.51/22,545.71 = 5,167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.51x = 22,545.71 × 5,167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.51x = 116,496,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,496,137.76/15,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.10

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