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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.58, 22,660.69 and 5,247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.58, 22,660.69 and 5,247.63 is: 7,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.58 : 22,660.69 = 5,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.58/22,660.69 = 5,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.58x = 22,660.69 × 5,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.58x = 118,914,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,914,834.89/15,107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,871.20

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