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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.36, 22,571.46 and 5,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.36, 22,571.46 and 5,692.12 is: 8,538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.36 : 22,571.46 = 5,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.36/22,571.46 = 5,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.36x = 22,571.46 × 5,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.36x = 128,479,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,479,458.90/15,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.91

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