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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.33, 22,753.55 and 5,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.33, 22,753.55 and 5,801.26 is: 8,704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.33 : 22,753.55 = 5,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.33/22,753.55 = 5,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.33x = 22,753.55 × 5,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.33x = 131,999,186.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,999,186.97/15,164.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.59

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