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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.24, 22,774.81 and 5,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.24, 22,774.81 and 5,322.50 is: 7,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.24 : 22,774.81 = 5,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.24/22,774.81 = 5,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.24x = 22,774.81 × 5,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.24x = 121,218,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,218,899.61/15,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,983.73

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