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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.12, 22,666.98 and 5,754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.12, 22,666.98 and 5,754.12 is: 8,630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.12 : 22,666.98 = 5,754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.12/22,666.98 = 5,754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.12x = 22,666.98 × 5,754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.12x = 130,428,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,428,522.96/15,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.15

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