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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.36, 22,624.68 and 5,224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.36, 22,624.68 and 5,224.74 is: 7,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.36 : 22,624.68 = 5,224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.36/22,624.68 = 5,224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.36x = 22,624.68 × 5,224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.36x = 118,207,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,207,957.46/15,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.30

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