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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.83, 22,647.60 and 5,739.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.83, 22,647.60 and 5,739.59 is: 8,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.83 : 22,647.60 = 5,739.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.83/22,647.60 = 5,739.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.83x = 22,647.60 × 5,739.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.83x = 129,987,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,987,938.48/15,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.43

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