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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.49, 22,899.31 and 5,266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.49, 22,899.31 and 5,266.51 is: 7,900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.49 : 22,899.31 = 5,266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.49/22,899.31 = 5,266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.49x = 22,899.31 × 5,266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.49x = 120,599,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,599,445.11/15,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.65

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