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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.40, 22,660.68 and 5,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.40, 22,660.68 and 5,244.40 is: 7,866.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.40 : 22,660.68 = 5,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.40/22,660.68 = 5,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.40x = 22,660.68 × 5,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.40x = 118,841,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,841,670.19/15,106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.97

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