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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.87, 22,565.55 and 5,182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.87, 22,565.55 and 5,182.93 is: 7,774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.87 : 22,565.55 = 5,182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.87/22,565.55 = 5,182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.87x = 22,565.55 × 5,182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.87x = 116,955,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,955,666.06/15,043.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.31

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