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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.69, 22,624.19 and 5,224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.69, 22,624.19 and 5,224.91 is: 7,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.69 : 22,624.19 = 5,224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.69/22,624.19 = 5,224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.69x = 22,624.19 × 5,224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.69x = 118,209,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,209,217.33/15,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,839.49

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