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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.70, 22,534.28 and 5,164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.70, 22,534.28 and 5,164.14 is: 7,744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.70 : 22,534.28 = 5,164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.70/22,534.28 = 5,164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.70x = 22,534.28 × 5,164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.70x = 116,370,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,370,176.72/15,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.23

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