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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.62, 22,554.60 and 5,182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.62, 22,554.60 and 5,182.55 is: 7,769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.62 : 22,554.60 = 5,182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.62/22,554.60 = 5,182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.62x = 22,554.60 × 5,182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.62x = 116,890,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,890,323.75/15,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.06

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