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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.97, 22,538.67 and 5,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.97, 22,538.67 and 5,164.26 is: 7,746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.97 : 22,538.67 = 5,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.97/22,538.67 = 5,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.97x = 22,538.67 × 5,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.97x = 116,395,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,395,551.93/15,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.81

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