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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.48, 22,593.72 and 5,826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.48, 22,593.72 and 5,826.32 is: 8,739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.48 : 22,593.72 = 5,826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.48/22,593.72 = 5,826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.48x = 22,593.72 × 5,826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.48x = 131,638,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,638,242.71/15,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.48

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