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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.92, 22,899.98 and 5,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.92, 22,899.98 and 5,266.96 is: 7,901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.92 : 22,899.98 = 5,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.92/22,899.98 = 5,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.92x = 22,899.98 × 5,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.92x = 120,613,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,613,137.83/15,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.33

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