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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.61, 22,734.52 and 5,804.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.61, 22,734.52 and 5,804.23 is: 8,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.61 : 22,734.52 = 5,804.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.61/22,734.52 = 5,804.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.61x = 22,734.52 × 5,804.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.61x = 131,956,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,956,383.02/15,166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.45

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