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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.98, 22,705.62 and 5,276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.98, 22,705.62 and 5,276.31 is: 7,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.98 : 22,705.62 = 5,276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.98/22,705.62 = 5,276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.98x = 22,705.62 × 5,276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.98x = 119,801,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,801,889.86/15,136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,914.52

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