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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.63, 22,618.85 and 5,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.63, 22,618.85 and 5,215.89 is: 7,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.63 : 22,618.85 = 5,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.63/22,618.85 = 5,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.63x = 22,618.85 × 5,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.63x = 117,977,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,977,407.45/15,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.70

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