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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.31, 22,669.04 and 5,750.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.31, 22,669.04 and 5,750.58 is: 8,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.31 : 22,669.04 = 5,750.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.31/22,669.04 = 5,750.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.31x = 22,669.04 × 5,750.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.31x = 130,360,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,360,128.04/15,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.09

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