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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.73, 22,639.08 and 5,732.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.73, 22,639.08 and 5,732.75 is: 8,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.73 : 22,639.08 = 5,732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.73/22,639.08 = 5,732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.73x = 22,639.08 × 5,732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.73x = 129,784,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,784,185.87/15,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.12

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