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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.12, 22,645.40 and 5,740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.12, 22,645.40 and 5,740.62 is: 8,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.12 : 22,645.40 = 5,740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.12/22,645.40 = 5,740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.12x = 22,645.40 × 5,740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.12x = 129,998,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,998,607.44/15,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.39

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