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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.40, 22,652.71 and 5,742.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.40, 22,652.71 and 5,742.93 is: 8,612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.40 : 22,652.71 = 5,742.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.40/22,652.71 = 5,742.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.40x = 22,652.71 × 5,742.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.40x = 130,092,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,092,927.84/15,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.35

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