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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.25, 22,641.37 and 5,732.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.25, 22,641.37 and 5,732.07 is: 8,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.25 : 22,641.37 = 5,732.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.25/22,641.37 = 5,732.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.25x = 22,641.37 × 5,732.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.25x = 129,781,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,781,850.74/15,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.10

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