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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.41, 22,764.36 and 5,308.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.41, 22,764.36 and 5,308.77 is: 7,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.41 : 22,764.36 = 5,308.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.41/22,764.36 = 5,308.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.41x = 22,764.36 × 5,308.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.41x = 120,850,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,850,751.44/15,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.74

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