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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.48, 22,627.08 and 5,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.48, 22,627.08 and 5,845.68 is: 8,765.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.48 : 22,627.08 = 5,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.48/22,627.08 = 5,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.48x = 22,627.08 × 5,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.48x = 132,270,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,270,669.01/15,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.17

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