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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.49, 22,671.49 and 5,251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.49, 22,671.49 and 5,251.77 is: 7,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.49 : 22,671.49 = 5,251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.49/22,671.49 = 5,251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.49x = 22,671.49 × 5,251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.49x = 119,065,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,065,337.68/15,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.13

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