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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.23, 22,664.90 and 5,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.23, 22,664.90 and 5,748.90 is: 8,622.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.23 : 22,664.90 = 5,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.23/22,664.90 = 5,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.23x = 22,664.90 × 5,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.23x = 130,298,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,298,101.54/15,112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.03

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