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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.28, 22,534.68 and 5,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.28, 22,534.68 and 5,786 is: 8,681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.28 : 22,534.68 = 5,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.28/22,534.68 = 5,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.28x = 22,534.68 × 5,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.28x = 130,385,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,385,658.48/15,019.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.22

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