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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.61, 22,731.53 and 5,802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.61, 22,731.53 and 5,802.23 is: 8,697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.61 : 22,731.53 = 5,802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.61/22,731.53 = 5,802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.61x = 22,731.53 × 5,802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.61x = 131,893,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,893,422.64/15,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.45

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