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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.13, 22,723.85 and 5,288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.13, 22,723.85 and 5,288.43 is: 7,932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.13 : 22,723.85 = 5,288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.13/22,723.85 = 5,288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.13x = 22,723.85 × 5,288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.13x = 120,173,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,173,588.49/15,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.71

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