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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.17, 22,707.38 and 5,277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.17, 22,707.38 and 5,277.43 is: 7,916.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.17 : 22,707.38 = 5,277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.17/22,707.38 = 5,277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.17x = 22,707.38 × 5,277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.17x = 119,836,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,836,608.43/15,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.19

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