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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.16, 22,666.14 and 5,754.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.16, 22,666.14 and 5,754.42 is: 8,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.16 : 22,666.14 = 5,754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.16/22,666.14 = 5,754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.16x = 22,666.14 × 5,754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.16x = 130,430,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,430,489.34/15,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.26

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