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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.92, 22,661.88 and 5,876.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.92, 22,661.88 and 5,876.08 is: 8,814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.92 : 22,661.88 = 5,876.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.92/22,661.88 = 5,876.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.92x = 22,661.88 × 5,876.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.92x = 133,163,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,163,019.83/15,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,814.12

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