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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.58, 22,749.30 and 5,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.58, 22,749.30 and 5,303.64 is: 7,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.58 : 22,749.30 = 5,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.58/22,749.30 = 5,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.58x = 22,749.30 × 5,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.58x = 120,654,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,654,097.45/15,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.31

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