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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.44, 22,664.15 and 5,747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.44, 22,664.15 and 5,747.25 is: 8,620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.44 : 22,664.15 = 5,747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.44/22,664.15 = 5,747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.44x = 22,664.15 × 5,747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.44x = 130,256,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,256,646.22/15,109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.88

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