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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.92, 22,658.79 and 5,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.92, 22,658.79 and 5,871.92 is: 8,807.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.92 : 22,658.79 = 5,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.92/22,658.79 = 5,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.92x = 22,658.79 × 5,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.92x = 133,050,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,050,602.18/15,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.85

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