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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.60, 22,588.08 and 5,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.60, 22,588.08 and 5,825.44 is: 8,736.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.60 : 22,588.08 = 5,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.60/22,588.08 = 5,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.60x = 22,588.08 × 5,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.60x = 131,585,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,585,504.76/15,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,736.49

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