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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.24, 22,667.08 and 5,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.24, 22,667.08 and 5,250.72 is: 7,876.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.24 : 22,667.08 = 5,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.24/22,667.08 = 5,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.24x = 22,667.08 × 5,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.24x = 119,018,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,018,490.30/15,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,876.16

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