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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.66, 22,664.49 and 5,254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.66, 22,664.49 and 5,254.66 is: 7,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.66 : 22,664.49 = 5,254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.66/22,664.49 = 5,254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.66x = 22,664.49 × 5,254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.66x = 119,094,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,094,189.02/15,120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,876.26

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