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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.76, 22,652.67 and 5,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.76, 22,652.67 and 5,241.06 is: 7,861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.76 : 22,652.67 = 5,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.76/22,652.67 = 5,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.76x = 22,652.67 × 5,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.76x = 118,724,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,724,002.63/15,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,861.60

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