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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.02, 22,739.90 and 5,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.02, 22,739.90 and 5,292.30 is: 7,942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.02 : 22,739.90 = 5,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.02/22,739.90 = 5,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.02x = 22,739.90 × 5,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.02x = 120,346,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,346,346.31/15,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.07

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