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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.83, 22,744.96 and 5,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.83, 22,744.96 and 5,803.13 is: 8,704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.83 : 22,744.96 = 5,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.83/22,744.96 = 5,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.83x = 22,744.96 × 5,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.83x = 131,991,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,991,959.72/15,163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.39

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