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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.83, 22,624.16 and 5,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.83, 22,624.16 and 5,224.46 is: 7,834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.83 : 22,624.16 = 5,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.83/22,624.16 = 5,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.83x = 22,624.16 × 5,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.83x = 118,199,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,199,049.39/15,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.06

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