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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.02, 22,663.56 and 5,746.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.02, 22,663.56 and 5,746.89 is: 8,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.02 : 22,663.56 = 5,746.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.02/22,663.56 = 5,746.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.02x = 22,663.56 × 5,746.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.02x = 130,244,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,244,986.33/15,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.35

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