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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,156.92, 22,741.16 and 5,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,156.92, 22,741.16 and 5,297.16 is: 7,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156.92 : 22,741.16 = 5,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156.92/22,741.16 = 5,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156.92x = 22,741.16 × 5,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156.92x = 120,463,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,463,563.11/15,156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.76

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