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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.93, 22,631.31 and 5,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.93, 22,631.31 and 5,227.74 is: 7,835.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.93 : 22,631.31 = 5,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.93/22,631.31 = 5,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.93x = 22,631.31 × 5,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.93x = 118,310,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,310,604.54/15,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,835.18

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