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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.40, 22,651.22 and 5,741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.40, 22,651.22 and 5,741.93 is: 8,610.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.40 : 22,651.22 = 5,741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.40/22,651.22 = 5,741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.40x = 22,651.22 × 5,741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.40x = 130,061,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,061,577.69/15,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.84

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