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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.91, 22,732.96 and 5,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.91, 22,732.96 and 5,297.76 is: 7,941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.91 : 22,732.96 = 5,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.91/22,732.96 = 5,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.91x = 22,732.96 × 5,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.91x = 120,433,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,433,766.17/15,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,941.61

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