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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.06, 22,645.85 and 5,743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.06, 22,645.85 and 5,743.13 is: 8,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.06 : 22,645.85 = 5,743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.06/22,645.85 = 5,743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.06x = 22,645.85 × 5,743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.06x = 130,057,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,057,918.57/15,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.36

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