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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.08, 22,647.58 and 5,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.08, 22,647.58 and 5,744.84 is: 8,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.08 : 22,647.58 = 5,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.08/22,647.58 = 5,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.08x = 22,647.58 × 5,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.08x = 130,106,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,106,723.49/15,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.58

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