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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.13, 22,571.40 and 5,184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.13, 22,571.40 and 5,184.27 is: 7,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.13 : 22,571.40 = 5,184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.13/22,571.40 = 5,184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.13x = 22,571.40 × 5,184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.13x = 117,016,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,016,231.88/15,053.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.55

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