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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.80, 22,656.60 and 5,741.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.80, 22,656.60 and 5,741.98 is: 8,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.80 : 22,656.60 = 5,741.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.80/22,656.60 = 5,741.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.80x = 22,656.60 × 5,741.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.80x = 130,093,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,093,744.07/15,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.45

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