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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.48, 22,631.76 and 5,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.48, 22,631.76 and 5,860.32 is: 8,785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.48 : 22,631.76 = 5,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.48/22,631.76 = 5,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.48x = 22,631.76 × 5,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.48x = 132,629,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,629,355.76/15,096.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.45

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