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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.10, 22,588.83 and 5,825.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.10, 22,588.83 and 5,825.94 is: 8,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.10 : 22,588.83 = 5,825.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.10/22,588.83 = 5,825.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.10x = 22,588.83 × 5,825.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.10x = 131,601,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,601,168.25/15,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.24

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