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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.46, 22,697.82 and 5,268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.46, 22,697.82 and 5,268.31 is: 7,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.46 : 22,697.82 = 5,268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.46/22,697.82 = 5,268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.46x = 22,697.82 × 5,268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.46x = 119,579,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,579,095.34/15,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.20

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