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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.06, 22,663.15 and 5,747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.06, 22,663.15 and 5,747.75 is: 8,620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.06 : 22,663.15 = 5,747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.06/22,663.15 = 5,747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.06x = 22,663.15 × 5,747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.06x = 130,262,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,262,120.41/15,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.32

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