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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.17, 22,765.76 and 5,184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.17, 22,765.76 and 5,184.33 is: 7,773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.17 : 22,765.76 = 5,184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.17/22,765.76 = 5,184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.17x = 22,765.76 × 5,184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.17x = 118,025,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,025,184.72/15,183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.42

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