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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.77, 22,672.20 and 5,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.77, 22,672.20 and 5,254.13 is: 7,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.77 : 22,672.20 = 5,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.77/22,672.20 = 5,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.77x = 22,672.20 × 5,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.77x = 119,122,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,122,572.83/15,114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.21

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