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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.25, 22,763.97 and 5,823.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.25, 22,763.97 and 5,823.85 is: 8,729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.25 : 22,763.97 = 5,823.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.25/22,763.97 = 5,823.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.25x = 22,763.97 × 5,823.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.25x = 132,573,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,573,946.68/15,186.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.87

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