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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.52, 22,751.46 and 5,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.52, 22,751.46 and 5,306.76 is: 7,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.52 : 22,751.46 = 5,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.52/22,751.46 = 5,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.52x = 22,751.46 × 5,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.52x = 120,736,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,736,537.87/15,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.20

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