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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.46, 22,736.07 and 5,289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.46, 22,736.07 and 5,289.73 is: 7,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.46 : 22,736.07 = 5,289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.46/22,736.07 = 5,289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.46x = 22,736.07 × 5,289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.46x = 120,267,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,267,671.56/15,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.22

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