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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.31, 22,735.08 and 5,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.31, 22,735.08 and 5,298.66 is: 7,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.31 : 22,735.08 = 5,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.31/22,735.08 = 5,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.31x = 22,735.08 × 5,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.31x = 120,465,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,465,458.99/15,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.30

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