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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.32, 22,670.93 and 5,254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.32, 22,670.93 and 5,254.41 is: 7,882.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.32 : 22,670.93 = 5,254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.32/22,670.93 = 5,254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.32x = 22,670.93 × 5,254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.32x = 119,122,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,122,361.30/15,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.47

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