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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.17, 22,683.58 and 5,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.17, 22,683.58 and 5,504.72 is: 8,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.17 : 22,683.58 = 5,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.17/22,683.58 = 5,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.17x = 22,683.58 × 5,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.17x = 124,866,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,866,756.50/15,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.20

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