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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.82, 22,644.61 and 5,737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.82, 22,644.61 and 5,737.58 is: 8,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.82 : 22,644.61 = 5,737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.82/22,644.61 = 5,737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.82x = 22,644.61 × 5,737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.82x = 129,925,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,925,261.44/15,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.42

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