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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.95, 22,703.18 and 5,277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.95, 22,703.18 and 5,277.58 is: 7,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.95 : 22,703.18 = 5,277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.95/22,703.18 = 5,277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.95x = 22,703.18 × 5,277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.95x = 119,817,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,817,848.70/15,140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.50

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