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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.40, 22,654.21 and 5,743.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.40, 22,654.21 and 5,743.93 is: 8,613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.40 : 22,654.21 = 5,743.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.40/22,654.21 = 5,743.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.40x = 22,654.21 × 5,743.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.40x = 130,124,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,124,196.45/15,106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.85

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