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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.60, 22,539.09 and 5,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.60, 22,539.09 and 5,163.02 is: 7,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.60 : 22,539.09 = 5,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.60/22,539.09 = 5,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.60x = 22,539.09 × 5,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.60x = 116,369,772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,369,772.45/15,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.80

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