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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.35, 22,670.58 and 5,752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.35, 22,670.58 and 5,752.03 is: 8,630.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.35 : 22,670.58 = 5,752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.35/22,670.58 = 5,752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.35x = 22,670.58 × 5,752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.35x = 130,401,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,401,856.28/15,109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.54

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