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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.97, 22,670.89 and 5,751.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.97, 22,670.89 and 5,751.79 is: 8,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.97 : 22,670.89 = 5,751.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.97/22,670.89 = 5,751.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.97x = 22,670.89 × 5,751.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.97x = 130,398,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,398,127.34/15,113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.66

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