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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.32, 22,662.48 and 5,746.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.32, 22,662.48 and 5,746.17 is: 8,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.32 : 22,662.48 = 5,746.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.32/22,662.48 = 5,746.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.32x = 22,662.48 × 5,746.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.32x = 130,222,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,222,569.23/15,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.26

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