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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.18, 22,747.50 and 5,301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.18, 22,747.50 and 5,301.45 is: 7,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.18 : 22,747.50 = 5,301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.18/22,747.50 = 5,301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.18x = 22,747.50 × 5,301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.18x = 120,594,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,594,733.88/15,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,954.18

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