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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.82, 22,743.33 and 5,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.82, 22,743.33 and 5,304.67 is: 7,951.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.82 : 22,743.33 = 5,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.82/22,743.33 = 5,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.82x = 22,743.33 × 5,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.82x = 120,645,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,645,860.35/15,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.97

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