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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.72, 22,668.96 and 5,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.72, 22,668.96 and 5,876 is: 8,815.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.72 : 22,668.96 = 5,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.72/22,668.96 = 5,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.72x = 22,668.96 × 5,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.72x = 133,202,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,202,808.96/15,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,815.12

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