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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.36, 22,746.32 and 5,167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.36, 22,746.32 and 5,167.96 is: 7,752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.36 : 22,746.32 = 5,167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.36/22,746.32 = 5,167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.36x = 22,746.32 × 5,167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.36x = 117,552,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,552,071.91/15,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.89

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