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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.97, 22,537.17 and 5,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.97, 22,537.17 and 5,163.26 is: 7,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.97 : 22,537.17 = 5,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.97/22,537.17 = 5,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.97x = 22,537.17 × 5,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.97x = 116,365,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,365,155.69/15,023.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.30

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