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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.98, 22,627.83 and 5,846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.98, 22,627.83 and 5,846.18 is: 8,765.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.98 : 22,627.83 = 5,846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.98/22,627.83 = 5,846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.98x = 22,627.83 × 5,846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.98x = 132,286,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,286,367.19/15,090.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.92

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