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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.13, 22,721.48 and 5,284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.13, 22,721.48 and 5,284.55 is: 7,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.13 : 22,721.48 = 5,284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.13/22,721.48 = 5,284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.13x = 22,721.48 × 5,284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.13x = 120,072,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,072,797.13/15,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.15

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