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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.60, 22,629.54 and 5,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.60, 22,629.54 and 5,852.60 is: 8,778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.60 : 22,629.54 = 5,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.60/22,629.54 = 5,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.60x = 22,629.54 × 5,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.60x = 132,441,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,441,645.80/15,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.76

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