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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.40, 22,733.71 and 5,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.40, 22,733.71 and 5,298.25 is: 7,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.40 : 22,733.71 = 5,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.40/22,733.71 = 5,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.40x = 22,733.71 × 5,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.40x = 120,448,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,448,879.01/15,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.35

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