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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.25, 22,748.18 and 5,033.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.25, 22,748.18 and 5,033.63 is: 7,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.25 : 22,748.18 = 5,033.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.25/22,748.18 = 5,033.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.25x = 22,748.18 × 5,033.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.25x = 114,505,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,505,942.24/15,165.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.55

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