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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.66, 22,617.04 and 5,213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.66, 22,617.04 and 5,213.29 is: 7,820.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.66 : 22,617.04 = 5,213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.66/22,617.04 = 5,213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.66x = 22,617.04 × 5,213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.66x = 117,909,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,909,075.38/15,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.64

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