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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.84, 22,589.58 and 5,829.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.84, 22,589.58 and 5,829.32 is: 8,745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.84 : 22,589.58 = 5,829.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.84/22,589.58 = 5,829.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.84x = 22,589.58 × 5,829.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.84x = 131,681,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,681,890.49/15,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.65

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