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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.50, 22,792.74 and 5,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.50, 22,792.74 and 5,834.44 is: 8,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.50 : 22,792.74 = 5,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.50/22,792.74 = 5,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.50x = 22,792.74 × 5,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.50x = 132,982,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,982,873.97/15,197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.31

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