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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.62, 22,749.39 and 5,303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.62, 22,749.39 and 5,303.34 is: 7,956.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.62 : 22,749.39 = 5,303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.62/22,749.39 = 5,303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.62x = 22,749.39 × 5,303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.62x = 120,647,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,647,749.96/15,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.92

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