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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.97, 22,628.43 and 5,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.97, 22,628.43 and 5,232.06 is: 7,844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.97 : 22,628.43 = 5,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.97/22,628.43 = 5,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.97x = 22,628.43 × 5,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.97x = 118,393,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,393,303.47/15,091.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.79

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