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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.41, 22,775.24 and 5,322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.41, 22,775.24 and 5,322.67 is: 7,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.41 : 22,775.24 = 5,322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.41/22,775.24 = 5,322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.41x = 22,775.24 × 5,322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.41x = 121,225,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,225,043.06/15,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.05

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