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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.76, 22,646.14 and 5,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.76, 22,646.14 and 5,235 is: 7,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.76 : 22,646.14 = 5,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.76/22,646.14 = 5,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.76x = 22,646.14 × 5,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.76x = 118,552,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,552,542.90/15,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.85

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