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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.16, 22,639.44 and 5,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.16, 22,639.44 and 5,227.44 is: 7,841.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.16 : 22,639.44 = 5,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.16/22,639.44 = 5,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.16x = 22,639.44 × 5,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.16x = 118,346,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,346,314.23/15,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.58

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