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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.53, 22,556.58 and 5,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.53, 22,556.58 and 5,174.34 is: 7,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.53 : 22,556.58 = 5,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.53/22,556.58 = 5,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.53x = 22,556.58 × 5,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.53x = 116,715,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,715,414.16/15,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.16

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