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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.42, 22,611.79 and 5,216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.42, 22,611.79 and 5,216.64 is: 7,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.42 : 22,611.79 = 5,216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.42/22,611.79 = 5,216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.42x = 22,611.79 × 5,216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.42x = 117,957,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,957,489.91/15,070.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.09

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