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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.26, 22,865.76 and 5,113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.26, 22,865.76 and 5,113.59 is: 7,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.26 : 22,865.76 = 5,113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.26/22,865.76 = 5,113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.26x = 22,865.76 × 5,113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.26x = 116,926,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,926,121.68/15,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.66

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