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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.33, 22,732.87 and 5,287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.33, 22,732.87 and 5,287.61 is: 7,935.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.33 : 22,732.87 = 5,287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.33/22,732.87 = 5,287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.33x = 22,732.87 × 5,287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.33x = 120,202,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,202,530.67/15,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,935.04

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