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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.23, 22,719.36 and 5,283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.23, 22,719.36 and 5,283.13 is: 7,924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.23 : 22,719.36 = 5,283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.23/22,719.36 = 5,283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.23x = 22,719.36 × 5,283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.23x = 120,029,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,029,332.40/15,146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.70

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