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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.45, 22,656.59 and 5,746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.45, 22,656.59 and 5,746.34 is: 8,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.45 : 22,656.59 = 5,746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.45/22,656.59 = 5,746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.45x = 22,656.59 × 5,746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.45x = 130,192,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,192,502.68/15,098.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.90

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