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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.45, 22,661.09 and 5,749.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.45, 22,661.09 and 5,749.34 is: 8,627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.45 : 22,661.09 = 5,749.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.45/22,661.09 = 5,749.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.45x = 22,661.09 × 5,749.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.45x = 130,286,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,286,311.18/15,101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.40

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