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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.65, 22,698.96 and 5,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.65, 22,698.96 and 5,265 is: 7,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.65 : 22,698.96 = 5,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.65/22,698.96 = 5,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.65x = 22,698.96 × 5,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.65x = 119,510,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,510,019.46/15,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.50

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