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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.34, 22,646.79 and 5,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.34, 22,646.79 and 5,238.24 is: 7,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.34 : 22,646.79 = 5,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.34/22,646.79 = 5,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.34x = 22,646.79 × 5,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.34x = 118,629,321.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,629,321.25/15,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,855.55

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