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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.28, 22,529.52 and 5,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.28, 22,529.52 and 5,159.94 is: 7,738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.28 : 22,529.52 = 5,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.28/22,529.52 = 5,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.28x = 22,529.52 × 5,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.28x = 116,250,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,250,971.43/15,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.06

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