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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.55, 22,535.84 and 5,162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.55, 22,535.84 and 5,162.74 is: 7,744.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.55 : 22,535.84 = 5,162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.55/22,535.84 = 5,162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.55x = 22,535.84 × 5,162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.55x = 116,346,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,346,682.60/15,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.29

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