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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.27, 22,575.99 and 5,190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.27, 22,575.99 and 5,190.33 is: 7,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.27 : 22,575.99 = 5,190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.27/22,575.99 = 5,190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.27x = 22,575.99 × 5,190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.27x = 117,176,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,176,838.18/15,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,785.18

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