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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.37, 22,734.76 and 5,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.37, 22,734.76 and 5,297.25 is: 7,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.37 : 22,734.76 = 5,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.37/22,734.76 = 5,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.37x = 22,734.76 × 5,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.37x = 120,431,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,431,707.41/15,163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.28

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