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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.08, 22,675.02 and 5,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.08, 22,675.02 and 5,251.96 is: 7,879.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.08 : 22,675.02 = 5,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.08/22,675.02 = 5,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.08x = 22,675.02 × 5,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.08x = 119,088,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,088,298.04/15,113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.82

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