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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.91, 22,777.50 and 5,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.91, 22,777.50 and 5,324.18 is: 7,986.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.91 : 22,777.50 = 5,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.91/22,777.50 = 5,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.91x = 22,777.50 × 5,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.91x = 121,271,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,271,396.06/15,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,986.31

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