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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.34, 22,740.34 and 5,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.34, 22,740.34 and 5,926.26 is: 8,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.34 : 22,740.34 = 5,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.34/22,740.34 = 5,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.34x = 22,740.34 × 5,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.34x = 134,765,167.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,765,167.33/15,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.32

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