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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.91, 22,735.97 and 5,299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.91, 22,735.97 and 5,299.76 is: 7,944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.91 : 22,735.97 = 5,299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.91/22,735.97 = 5,299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.91x = 22,735.97 × 5,299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.91x = 120,495,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,495,157.87/15,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.61

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