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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.79, 22,774.24 and 5,825.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.79, 22,774.24 and 5,825.11 is: 8,735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.79 : 22,774.24 = 5,825.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.79/22,774.24 = 5,825.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.79x = 22,774.24 × 5,825.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.79x = 132,662,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,662,453.17/15,185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,735.96

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