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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.29, 22,723.61 and 5,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.29, 22,723.61 and 5,288.76 is: 7,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.29 : 22,723.61 = 5,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.29/22,723.61 = 5,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.29x = 22,723.61 × 5,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.29x = 120,179,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,179,693.18/15,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.50

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