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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.88, 22,568.88 and 5,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.88, 22,568.88 and 5,182.96 is: 7,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.88 : 22,568.88 = 5,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.88/22,568.88 = 5,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.88x = 22,568.88 × 5,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.88x = 116,973,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,973,602.28/15,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.98

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