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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.15, 22,661.34 and 5,748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.15, 22,661.34 and 5,748.68 is: 8,620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.15 : 22,661.34 = 5,748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.15/22,661.34 = 5,748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.15x = 22,661.34 × 5,748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.15x = 130,272,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,272,678.72/15,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.96

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