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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.09, 22,749.17 and 5,812.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.09, 22,749.17 and 5,812.97 is: 8,720.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.09 : 22,749.17 = 5,812.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.09/22,749.17 = 5,812.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.09x = 22,749.17 × 5,812.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.09x = 132,240,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,240,099.92/15,165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.03

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