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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.96, 22,725.90 and 5,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.96, 22,725.90 and 5,290.20 is: 7,935.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.96 : 22,725.90 = 5,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.96/22,725.90 = 5,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.96x = 22,725.90 × 5,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.96x = 120,224,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,224,556.18/15,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,935.11

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