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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.79, 22,640.33 and 5,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.79, 22,640.33 and 5,732.64 is: 8,596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.79 : 22,640.33 = 5,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.79/22,640.33 = 5,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.79x = 22,640.33 × 5,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.79x = 129,788,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,788,861.37/15,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.55

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