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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.95, 22,541.93 and 5,164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.95, 22,541.93 and 5,164.93 is: 7,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.95 : 22,541.93 = 5,164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.95/22,541.93 = 5,164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.95x = 22,541.93 × 5,164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.95x = 116,427,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,427,512.24/15,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.91

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