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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.35, 22,669.08 and 5,751.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.35, 22,669.08 and 5,751.03 is: 8,629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.35 : 22,669.08 = 5,751.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.35/22,669.08 = 5,751.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.35x = 22,669.08 × 5,751.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.35x = 130,370,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,370,439.41/15,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.03

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