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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.58, 22,787.16 and 5,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.58, 22,787.16 and 5,324 is: 7,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.58 : 22,787.16 = 5,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.58/22,787.16 = 5,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.58x = 22,787.16 × 5,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.58x = 121,318,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,318,839.84/15,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.61

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