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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.38, 22,719.69 and 5,153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.38, 22,719.69 and 5,153.58 is: 7,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.38 : 22,719.69 = 5,153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.38/22,719.69 = 5,153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.38x = 22,719.69 × 5,153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.38x = 117,087,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,087,739.99/15,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.39

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