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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.92, 22,655.88 and 5,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.92, 22,655.88 and 5,872.08 is: 8,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.92 : 22,655.88 = 5,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.92/22,655.88 = 5,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.92x = 22,655.88 × 5,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.92x = 133,037,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,037,139.83/15,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,808.12

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