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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.84, 22,658.33 and 5,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.84, 22,658.33 and 5,744.52 is: 8,615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.84 : 22,658.33 = 5,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.84/22,658.33 = 5,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.84x = 22,658.33 × 5,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.84x = 130,161,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,161,257.77/15,107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.48

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