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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.96, 22,691.52 and 5,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.96, 22,691.52 and 5,264.80 is: 7,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.96 : 22,691.52 = 5,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.96/22,691.52 = 5,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.96x = 22,691.52 × 5,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.96x = 119,466,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,466,314.50/15,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.62

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