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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.05, 22,766.82 and 5,310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.05, 22,766.82 and 5,310.41 is: 7,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.05 : 22,766.82 = 5,310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.05/22,766.82 = 5,310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.05x = 22,766.82 × 5,310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.05x = 120,901,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,901,148.60/15,171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.20

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