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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.40, 22,615.50 and 5,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.40, 22,615.50 and 5,218.76 is: 7,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.40 : 22,615.50 = 5,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.40/22,615.50 = 5,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.40x = 22,615.50 × 5,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.40x = 118,024,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,024,866.78/15,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.34

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