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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.08, 22,539.60 and 5,165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.08, 22,539.60 and 5,165.24 is: 7,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.08 : 22,539.60 = 5,165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.08/22,539.60 = 5,165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.08x = 22,539.60 × 5,165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.08x = 116,422,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,422,443.50/15,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.03

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