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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.44, 22,545.95 and 5,173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.44, 22,545.95 and 5,173.07 is: 7,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.44 : 22,545.95 = 5,173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.44/22,545.95 = 5,173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.44x = 22,545.95 × 5,173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.44x = 116,631,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,631,638.97/15,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.60

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