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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.53, 22,645.44 and 5,233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.53, 22,645.44 and 5,233.59 is: 7,851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.53 : 22,645.44 = 5,233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.53/22,645.44 = 5,233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.53x = 22,645.44 × 5,233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.53x = 118,516,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,516,948.33/15,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.65

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