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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.96, 22,709.08 and 5,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.96, 22,709.08 and 5,275.80 is: 7,914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.96 : 22,709.08 = 5,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.96/22,709.08 = 5,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.96x = 22,709.08 × 5,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.96x = 119,808,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,808,564.26/15,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,914.45

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