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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.76, 22,866.51 and 5,114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.76, 22,866.51 and 5,114.09 is: 7,669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.76 : 22,866.51 = 5,114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.76/22,866.51 = 5,114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.76x = 22,866.51 × 5,114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.76x = 116,941,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,941,390.13/15,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.41

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