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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.12, 22,613.16 and 5,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.12, 22,613.16 and 5,835.12 is: 8,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.12 : 22,613.16 = 5,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.12/22,613.16 = 5,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.12x = 22,613.16 × 5,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.12x = 131,950,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,950,502.18/15,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,756.35

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