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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.59, 22,690.81 and 5,267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.59, 22,690.81 and 5,267.67 is: 7,902.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.59 : 22,690.81 = 5,267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.59/22,690.81 = 5,267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.59x = 22,690.81 × 5,267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.59x = 119,527,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,527,699.11/15,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.35

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