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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.24, 22,763.98 and 5,308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.24, 22,763.98 and 5,308.52 is: 7,966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.24 : 22,763.98 = 5,308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.24/22,763.98 = 5,308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.24x = 22,763.98 × 5,308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.24x = 120,842,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,842,931.80/15,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.32

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