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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.35, 22,785.75 and 5,329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.35, 22,785.75 and 5,329.71 is: 7,994.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.35 : 22,785.75 = 5,329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.35/22,785.75 = 5,329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.35x = 22,785.75 × 5,329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.35x = 121,441,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,441,439.63/15,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.64

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