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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.53, 22,636.13 and 5,231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.53, 22,636.13 and 5,231.43 is: 7,845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.53 : 22,636.13 = 5,231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.53/22,636.13 = 5,231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.53x = 22,636.13 × 5,231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.53x = 118,419,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,419,303.41/15,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.18

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