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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.70, 22,692.15 and 5,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.70, 22,692.15 and 5,271.30 is: 7,905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.70 : 22,692.15 = 5,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.70/22,692.15 = 5,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.70x = 22,692.15 × 5,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.70x = 119,617,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,617,130.30/15,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.07

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