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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.48, 22,746.72 and 5,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.48, 22,746.72 and 5,924 is: 8,886

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.48 : 22,746.72 = 5,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.48/22,746.72 = 5,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.48x = 22,746.72 × 5,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.48x = 134,751,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,751,569.28/15,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886

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