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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.43, 22,750.44 and 5,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.43, 22,750.44 and 5,805.18 is: 8,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.43 : 22,750.44 = 5,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.43/22,750.44 = 5,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.43x = 22,750.44 × 5,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.43x = 132,070,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,070,399.28/15,164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.22

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