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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.48, 22,688.44 and 5,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.48, 22,688.44 and 5,264.72 is: 7,896.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.48 : 22,688.44 = 5,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.48/22,688.44 = 5,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.48x = 22,688.44 × 5,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.48x = 119,448,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,448,283.84/15,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,896.63

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