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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.28, 22,639.34 and 5,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.28, 22,639.34 and 5,096.20 is: 7,644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.28 : 22,639.34 = 5,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.28/22,639.34 = 5,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.28x = 22,639.34 × 5,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.28x = 115,374,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,374,604.51/15,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.61

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