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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.76, 22,632.51 and 5,228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.76, 22,632.51 and 5,228.73 is: 7,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.76 : 22,632.51 = 5,228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.76/22,632.51 = 5,228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.76x = 22,632.51 × 5,228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.76x = 118,339,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,339,399.91/15,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.33

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