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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.74, 22,670.36 and 5,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.74, 22,670.36 and 5,251.02 is: 7,878.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.74 : 22,670.36 = 5,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.74/22,670.36 = 5,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.74x = 22,670.36 × 5,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.74x = 119,042,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,042,413.54/15,110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,878.00

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