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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.32, 22,669.43 and 5,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.32, 22,669.43 and 5,253.41 is: 7,880.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.32 : 22,669.43 = 5,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.32/22,669.43 = 5,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.32x = 22,669.43 × 5,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.32x = 119,091,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,091,670.64/15,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.96

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