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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.98, 22,731.88 and 5,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.98, 22,731.88 and 5,802.80 is: 8,698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.98 : 22,731.88 = 5,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.98/22,731.88 = 5,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.98x = 22,731.88 × 5,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.98x = 131,908,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,908,553.26/15,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.23

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