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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.96, 22,541.28 and 5,169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.96, 22,541.28 and 5,169.33 is: 7,749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.96 : 22,541.28 = 5,169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.96/22,541.28 = 5,169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.96x = 22,541.28 × 5,169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.96x = 116,523,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,523,314.94/15,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.13

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