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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.46, 22,691.49 and 5,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.46, 22,691.49 and 5,270.53 is: 7,903.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.46 : 22,691.49 = 5,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.46/22,691.49 = 5,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.46x = 22,691.49 × 5,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.46x = 119,596,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,596,178.79/15,132.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.29

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