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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.28, 22,606.74 and 5,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.28, 22,606.74 and 5,835 is: 8,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.28 : 22,606.74 = 5,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.28/22,606.74 = 5,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.28x = 22,606.74 × 5,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.28x = 131,910,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,910,327.90/15,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,754.17

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