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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.04, 22,695.12 and 5,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.04, 22,695.12 and 5,267 is: 7,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.04 : 22,695.12 = 5,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.04/22,695.12 = 5,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.04x = 22,695.12 × 5,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.04x = 119,535,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,535,197.04/15,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.52

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