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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.08, 22,564.33 and 5,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.08, 22,564.33 and 5,182.14 is: 7,773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.08 : 22,564.33 = 5,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.08/22,564.33 = 5,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.08x = 22,564.33 × 5,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.08x = 116,931,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,931,504.11/15,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.11

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