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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.48, 22,631.50 and 5,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.48, 22,631.50 and 5,848.68 is: 8,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.48 : 22,631.50 = 5,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.48/22,631.50 = 5,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.48x = 22,631.50 × 5,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.48x = 132,364,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,364,401.42/15,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.64

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