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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.06, 22,746.71 and 5,306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.06, 22,746.71 and 5,306.41 is: 7,961.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.06 : 22,746.71 = 5,306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.06/22,746.71 = 5,306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.06x = 22,746.71 × 5,306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.06x = 120,703,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,703,369.41/15,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.93

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