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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.69, 22,734.91 and 5,288.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.69, 22,734.91 and 5,288.97 is: 7,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.69 : 22,734.91 = 5,288.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.69/22,734.91 = 5,288.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.69x = 22,734.91 × 5,288.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.69x = 120,244,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,244,256.94/15,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,937.08

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