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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.16, 22,642.44 and 5,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.16, 22,642.44 and 5,229.44 is: 7,844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.16 : 22,642.44 = 5,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.16/22,642.44 = 5,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.16x = 22,642.44 × 5,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.16x = 118,407,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,407,281.43/15,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.58

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