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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.84, 22,654.16 and 5,741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.84, 22,654.16 and 5,741.57 is: 8,611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.84 : 22,654.16 = 5,741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.84/22,654.16 = 5,741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.84x = 22,654.16 × 5,741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.84x = 130,070,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,070,445.43/15,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.18

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