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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.98, 22,721.08 and 5,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.98, 22,721.08 and 5,283.84 is: 7,926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.98 : 22,721.08 = 5,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.98/22,721.08 = 5,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.98x = 22,721.08 × 5,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.98x = 120,054,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,054,551.35/15,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.50

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