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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.82, 22,562.78 and 5,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.82, 22,562.78 and 5,180.97 is: 7,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.82 : 22,562.78 = 5,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.82/22,562.78 = 5,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.82x = 22,562.78 × 5,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.82x = 116,897,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,897,060.39/15,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.47

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