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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.40, 22,732.21 and 5,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.40, 22,732.21 and 5,297.25 is: 7,940.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.40 : 22,732.21 = 5,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.40/22,732.21 = 5,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.40x = 22,732.21 × 5,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.40x = 120,418,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,418,199.42/15,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,940.85

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