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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.94, 22,563.45 and 5,182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.94, 22,563.45 and 5,182.42 is: 7,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.94 : 22,563.45 = 5,182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.94/22,563.45 = 5,182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.94x = 22,563.45 × 5,182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.94x = 116,933,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,933,274.55/15,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.30

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