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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.28, 22,563.84 and 5,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.28, 22,563.84 and 5,808 is: 8,712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.28 : 22,563.84 = 5,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.28/22,563.84 = 5,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.28x = 22,563.84 × 5,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.28x = 131,050,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,050,782.72/15,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.74

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