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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.23, 22,747.85 and 5,924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.23, 22,747.85 and 5,924.75 is: 8,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.23 : 22,747.85 = 5,924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.23/22,747.85 = 5,924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.23x = 22,747.85 × 5,924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.23x = 134,775,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,775,324.29/15,165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.13

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