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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.98, 22,768.02 and 5,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.98, 22,768.02 and 5,325.21 is: 7,984.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.98 : 22,768.02 = 5,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.98/22,768.02 = 5,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.98x = 22,768.02 × 5,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.98x = 121,244,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,244,487.78/15,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.50

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