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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.70, 22,631.84 and 5,227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.70, 22,631.84 and 5,227.30 is: 7,841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.70 : 22,631.84 = 5,227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.70/22,631.84 = 5,227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.70x = 22,631.84 × 5,227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.70x = 118,303,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,303,438.99/15,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.05

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