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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.79, 22,621.25 and 5,217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.79, 22,621.25 and 5,217.85 is: 7,827.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.79 : 22,621.25 = 5,217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.79/22,621.25 = 5,217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.79x = 22,621.25 × 5,217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.79x = 118,034,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,034,289.31/15,078.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.84

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