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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.02, 22,673.88 and 5,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.02, 22,673.88 and 5,248.26 is: 7,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.02 : 22,673.88 = 5,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.02/22,673.88 = 5,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.02x = 22,673.88 × 5,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.02x = 118,998,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,998,417.45/15,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.99

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