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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.38, 22,757.98 and 5,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.38, 22,757.98 and 5,819.86 is: 8,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.38 : 22,757.98 = 5,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.38/22,757.98 = 5,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.38x = 22,757.98 × 5,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.38x = 132,448,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,448,257.48/15,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,723.81

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