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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044, 22,567.20 and 5,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044, 22,567.20 and 5,183.28 is: 7,775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044 : 22,567.20 = 5,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044/22,567.20 = 5,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044x = 22,567.20 × 5,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044x = 116,972,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,972,116.42/15,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.33

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