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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.22, 22,544.88 and 5,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.22, 22,544.88 and 5,172.28 is: 7,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.22 : 22,544.88 = 5,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.22/22,544.88 = 5,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.22x = 22,544.88 × 5,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.22x = 116,608,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,608,431.93/15,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.72

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