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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.34, 22,528.74 and 5,160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.34, 22,528.74 and 5,160.94 is: 7,738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.34 : 22,528.74 = 5,160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.34/22,528.74 = 5,160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.34x = 22,528.74 × 5,160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.34x = 116,269,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,269,475.42/15,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.74

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