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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.47, 22,702.32 and 5,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.47, 22,702.32 and 5,271.30 is: 7,907.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.47 : 22,702.32 = 5,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.47/22,702.32 = 5,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.47x = 22,702.32 × 5,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.47x = 119,670,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,670,739.42/15,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,907.69

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