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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.27, 22,635.41 and 5,229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.27, 22,635.41 and 5,229.55 is: 7,844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.27 : 22,635.41 = 5,229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.27/22,635.41 = 5,229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.27x = 22,635.41 × 5,229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.27x = 118,372,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,372,869.04/15,090.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.32

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