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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.46, 22,701.80 and 5,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.46, 22,701.80 and 5,273.72 is: 7,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.46 : 22,701.80 = 5,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.46/22,701.80 = 5,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.46x = 22,701.80 × 5,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.46x = 119,722,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,722,936.70/15,134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.62

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