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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.62, 22,659.50 and 5,745.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.62, 22,659.50 and 5,745.31 is: 8,616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.62 : 22,659.50 = 5,745.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.62/22,659.50 = 5,745.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.62x = 22,659.50 × 5,745.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.62x = 130,185,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,185,809.66/15,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.66

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