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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.53, 22,742.61 and 5,804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.53, 22,742.61 and 5,804.34 is: 8,700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.53 : 22,742.61 = 5,804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.53/22,742.61 = 5,804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.53x = 22,742.61 × 5,804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.53x = 132,005,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,005,840.93/15,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.89

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