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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.51, 22,777.19 and 5,948.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.51, 22,777.19 and 5,948.31 is: 8,923.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.51 : 22,777.19 = 5,948.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.51/22,777.19 = 5,948.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.51x = 22,777.19 × 5,948.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.51x = 135,485,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,485,787.05/15,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,923.22

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