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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.76, 22,549.08 and 5,169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.76, 22,549.08 and 5,169.36 is: 7,752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.76 : 22,549.08 = 5,169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.76/22,549.08 = 5,169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.76x = 22,549.08 × 5,169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.76x = 116,564,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,564,312.19/15,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.47

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