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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.96, 22,643.44 and 5,742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.96, 22,643.44 and 5,742.16 is: 8,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.96 : 22,643.44 = 5,742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.96/22,643.44 = 5,742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.96x = 22,643.44 × 5,742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.96x = 130,022,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,022,255.43/15,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.92

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