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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.60, 22,568.74 and 5,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.60, 22,568.74 and 5,184.73 is: 7,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.60 : 22,568.74 = 5,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.60/22,568.74 = 5,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.60x = 22,568.74 × 5,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.60x = 117,012,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,012,823.34/15,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.21

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