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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.43, 22,671.57 and 5,751.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.43, 22,671.57 and 5,751.73 is: 8,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.43 : 22,671.57 = 5,751.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.43/22,671.57 = 5,751.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.43x = 22,671.57 × 5,751.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.43x = 130,400,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,400,623.17/15,112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.70

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