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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.08, 22,625.40 and 5,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.08, 22,625.40 and 5,227.54 is: 7,838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.08 : 22,625.40 = 5,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.08/22,625.40 = 5,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.08x = 22,625.40 × 5,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.08x = 118,275,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,275,183.52/15,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,838.46

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