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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.72, 22,737.44 and 5,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.72, 22,737.44 and 5,296.72 is: 7,946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.72 : 22,737.44 = 5,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.72/22,737.44 = 5,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.72x = 22,737.44 × 5,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.72x = 120,433,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,433,853.20/15,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.95

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