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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.79, 22,652.64 and 5,241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.79, 22,652.64 and 5,241.03 is: 7,861.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.79 : 22,652.64 = 5,241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.79/22,652.64 = 5,241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.79x = 22,652.64 × 5,241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.79x = 118,723,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,723,165.82/15,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,861.53

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