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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.86, 22,526.31 and 5,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.86, 22,526.31 and 5,162.26 is: 7,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.86 : 22,526.31 = 5,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.86/22,526.31 = 5,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.86x = 22,526.31 × 5,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.86x = 116,286,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,286,669.06/15,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.13

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