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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.92, 22,582.86 and 5,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.92, 22,582.86 and 5,691.92 is: 8,536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.92 : 22,582.86 = 5,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.92/22,582.86 = 5,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.92x = 22,582.86 × 5,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.92x = 128,539,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,539,832.49/15,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.36

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