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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.58, 22,648.33 and 5,745.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.58, 22,648.33 and 5,745.34 is: 8,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.58 : 22,648.33 = 5,745.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.58/22,648.33 = 5,745.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.58x = 22,648.33 × 5,745.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.58x = 130,122,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,122,356.28/15,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.33

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