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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.91, 22,642.39 and 5,741.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.91, 22,642.39 and 5,741.61 is: 8,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.91 : 22,642.39 = 5,741.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.91/22,642.39 = 5,741.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.91x = 22,642.39 × 5,741.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.91x = 130,003,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,003,843.81/15,100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.01

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