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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.68, 22,753.64 and 5,304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.68, 22,753.64 and 5,304.71 is: 7,957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.68 : 22,753.64 = 5,304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.68/22,753.64 = 5,304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.68x = 22,753.64 × 5,304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.68x = 120,701,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,701,461.64/15,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.81

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