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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.48, 22,748.22 and 5,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.48, 22,748.22 and 5,925 is: 8,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.48 : 22,748.22 = 5,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.48/22,748.22 = 5,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.48x = 22,748.22 × 5,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.48x = 134,783,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,783,203.50/15,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.50

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