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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.48, 22,634.40 and 5,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.48, 22,634.40 and 5,229.20 is: 7,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.48 : 22,634.40 = 5,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.48/22,634.40 = 5,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.48x = 22,634.40 × 5,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.48x = 118,359,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,359,804.48/15,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.30

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