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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.06, 22,664.65 and 5,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.06, 22,664.65 and 5,748.75 is: 8,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.06 : 22,664.65 = 5,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.06/22,664.65 = 5,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.06x = 22,664.65 × 5,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.06x = 130,293,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,293,406.69/15,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.82

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