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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.23, 22,554.08 and 5,175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.23, 22,554.08 and 5,175.29 is: 7,762.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.23 : 22,554.08 = 5,175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.23/22,554.08 = 5,175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.23x = 22,554.08 × 5,175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.23x = 116,723,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,723,850.61/15,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.84

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