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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.41, 22,649.72 and 5,740.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.41, 22,649.72 and 5,740.93 is: 8,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.41 : 22,649.72 = 5,740.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.41/22,649.72 = 5,740.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.41x = 22,649.72 × 5,740.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.41x = 130,030,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,030,428.33/15,103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.35

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