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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.68, 22,752.14 and 5,303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.68, 22,752.14 and 5,303.71 is: 7,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.68 : 22,752.14 = 5,303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.68/22,752.14 = 5,303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.68x = 22,752.14 × 5,303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.68x = 120,670,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,670,752.44/15,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.31

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