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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.91, 22,649.36 and 5,743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.91, 22,649.36 and 5,743.04 is: 8,613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.91 : 22,649.36 = 5,743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.91/22,649.36 = 5,743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.91x = 22,649.36 × 5,743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.91x = 130,076,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,076,038.49/15,101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.22

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