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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.92, 22,660.29 and 5,872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.92, 22,660.29 and 5,872.92 is: 8,809.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.92 : 22,660.29 = 5,872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.92/22,660.29 = 5,872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.92x = 22,660.29 × 5,872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.92x = 133,082,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,082,070.35/15,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.35

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