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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.98, 22,539.66 and 5,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.98, 22,539.66 and 5,163.40 is: 7,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.98 : 22,539.66 = 5,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.98/22,539.66 = 5,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.98x = 22,539.66 × 5,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.98x = 116,381,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,381,141.93/15,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.36

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