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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.41, 22,539.83 and 5,167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.41, 22,539.83 and 5,167.23 is: 7,748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.41 : 22,539.83 = 5,167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.41/22,539.83 = 5,167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.41x = 22,539.83 × 5,167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.41x = 116,468,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,468,459.93/15,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.34

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