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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.70, 22,684.65 and 5,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.70, 22,684.65 and 5,266.30 is: 7,897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.70 : 22,684.65 = 5,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.70/22,684.65 = 5,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.70x = 22,684.65 × 5,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.70x = 119,464,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,464,172.30/15,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.57

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