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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.33, 22,757.69 and 5,806.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.33, 22,757.69 and 5,806.18 is: 8,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.33 : 22,757.69 = 5,806.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.33/22,757.69 = 5,806.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.33x = 22,757.69 × 5,806.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.33x = 132,135,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,135,244.52/15,165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.98

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