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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.16, 22,647.90 and 5,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.16, 22,647.90 and 5,245.24 is: 7,867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.16 : 22,647.90 = 5,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.16/22,647.90 = 5,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.16x = 22,647.90 × 5,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.16x = 118,793,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,793,671.00/15,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.57

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