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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.92, 22,516.38 and 5,779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.92, 22,516.38 and 5,779.08 is: 8,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.92 : 22,516.38 = 5,779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.92/22,516.38 = 5,779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.92x = 22,516.38 × 5,779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.92x = 130,123,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,123,961.33/15,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.62

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