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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.36, 22,747.74 and 5,167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.36, 22,747.74 and 5,167.55 is: 7,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.36 : 22,747.74 = 5,167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.36/22,747.74 = 5,167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.36x = 22,747.74 × 5,167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.36x = 117,550,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,550,205.97/15,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.25

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