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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.17, 22,720.47 and 5,150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.17, 22,720.47 and 5,150.85 is: 7,727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.17 : 22,720.47 = 5,150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.17/22,720.47 = 5,150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.17x = 22,720.47 × 5,150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.17x = 117,029,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,029,732.90/15,145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.20

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