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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.68, 22,726.07 and 5,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.68, 22,726.07 and 5,285.32 is: 7,929.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.68 : 22,726.07 = 5,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.68/22,726.07 = 5,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.68x = 22,726.07 × 5,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.68x = 120,114,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,114,552.29/15,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.04

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