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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.48, 22,621.08 and 5,841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.48, 22,621.08 and 5,841.68 is: 8,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.48 : 22,621.08 = 5,841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.48/22,621.08 = 5,841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.48x = 22,621.08 × 5,841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.48x = 132,145,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,145,110.61/15,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,759.17

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