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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.39, 22,665.56 and 5,748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.39, 22,665.56 and 5,748.18 is: 8,622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.39 : 22,665.56 = 5,748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.39/22,665.56 = 5,748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.39x = 22,665.56 × 5,748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.39x = 130,285,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,285,689.94/15,110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.26

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