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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.52, 22,726.08 and 5,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.52, 22,726.08 and 5,292.24 is: 7,938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.52 : 22,726.08 = 5,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.52/22,726.08 = 5,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.52x = 22,726.08 × 5,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.52x = 120,271,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,271,869.62/15,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.99

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