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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.84, 22,588.08 and 5,828.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.84, 22,588.08 and 5,828.32 is: 8,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.84 : 22,588.08 = 5,828.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.84/22,588.08 = 5,828.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.84x = 22,588.08 × 5,828.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.84x = 131,650,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,650,558.43/15,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.15

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