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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.62, 22,702.03 and 5,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.62, 22,702.03 and 5,274.08 is: 7,911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.62 : 22,702.03 = 5,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.62/22,702.03 = 5,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.62x = 22,702.03 × 5,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.62x = 119,732,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,732,365.95/15,134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.16

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