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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.63, 22,710.02 and 5,651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.63, 22,710.02 and 5,651.11 is: 8,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.63 : 22,710.02 = 5,651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.63/22,710.02 = 5,651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.63x = 22,710.02 × 5,651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.63x = 128,336,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,336,707.57/15,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.32

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