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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.74, 22,787.38 and 5,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.74, 22,787.38 and 5,324.11 is: 7,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.74 : 22,787.38 = 5,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.74/22,787.38 = 5,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.74x = 22,787.38 × 5,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.74x = 121,322,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,322,467.42/15,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.76

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