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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.82, 22,551.99 and 5,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.82, 22,551.99 and 5,174.19 is: 7,761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.82 : 22,551.99 = 5,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.82/22,551.99 = 5,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.82x = 22,551.99 × 5,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.82x = 116,688,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,688,281.14/15,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.20

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