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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.99, 22,722.09 and 5,287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.99, 22,722.09 and 5,287.23 is: 7,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.99 : 22,722.09 = 5,287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.99/22,722.09 = 5,287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.99x = 22,722.09 × 5,287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.99x = 120,136,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,136,915.91/15,147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.88

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